I have chronic constipation rather that diarrhea. The lable says that constipation is a side-effect resulting in blockage. Was this a mistake in prescribing or not?
My doctor has prescribed Questran for Crohn's disease?
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- 3 Dec 2010 by Wineva
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- questran, constipation, diarrhea, crohn's disease
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Marvell17 Jan 2011
Questran (cholestyramine) can be used to treat constipation as well. Just drink lots of water with it. The dose may need to be adjusted properly to make your bowels regular. All the best.
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