Which is a side effect of cholestyramine?

[redbird314]

Common side effects of Questran (cholestyramine) include:

• constipation,
• diarrhea,
• stomach/abdominal pain,
• gas,
• bloating,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• loss of appetite,

[goldengoose127]

In some conditions cholestyramine may take up to one month to work.

Furthermore, can cholestyramine cause liver damage? Hepatotoxicity. There is little evidence that cholestyramine causes significant liver injury. However, mild elevations in serum aminotransferase levels occur in a proportion of patients on cholestyramine. The elevations have been mild, transient and without accompanying symptoms or jaundice.

In this way, is cholestyramine safe long term?

Cholestyramine is used for long-term treatment. It comes with risks if you dont take it as prescribed. If you stop taking the drug or dont take it at all: If you dont take this drug, your cholesterol may not improve. This could increase your risk of heart attack or stroke.

What is cholestyramine used to treat?

Consult your doctor for more details. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction). This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body.