I have had problems with statins like Lipitor. Inasmuch as Welchol is not a statin, how many 625 mg. per day are recommended?
High Cholesterol - What is the usually recommended dosage for Welchol?
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- 27 Aug 2009 by fewelton
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- lipitor, welchol, high cholesterol
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robo6 Sep 2009
from http://www.drugs.com/pro/welchol.html
Welchol Dosage and Administration
* The recommended dose is 6 tablets once daily or 3 tablets twice daily. Welchol should be taken with a meal and liquid.
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Tablets: 625 mg
totallyfo...23 Oct 2011
Recommended dosage is 6 pills a day or 1 packet at bedtime. If you do not have problem with taking pills, then I would recommend the pill form. I have been doing the packet and it is a bear to get it mixed good enough to take, matter-of-fact, I gag when I am trying to get it down.
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