Questran Questions

My mother has taken questran for years for diarrhea which started following gall bladder removal.?

... She was switched to questran lite but doesn't know why the change unless it was due to distribution. Now Tricare won't approve questran & substituted prevalite. She has had problems ...

Posted 6 Jan 2012 • 0 answers •

How much time, before & after taking Questran, can I take my regular meds so they won't be absorbed?

This medication, Questran, absorbs everything in it's path. I take it for diarrhea not for cholesteral. If I remember correctly, I can take reg meds 1 hr before Questran and 4 hrs. later. The ...

Posted 15 Sep 2011 • 1 answer •

My doctor has prescribed Questran for Crohn's disease?

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?

Posted 3 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •

My mother in Ireland needs Questran (powder sachets) and right now it is scarce albeit impossible to

... find there. Can I get it for her on this site?

Posted 1 Nov 2010 • 1 answer •

What is the difference between light and regular questran?

My firend who takes Questran cannot stand the sweetness of this product. Is there an alternative? An unflavored version?

Posted 5 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

How long does it take for Questran to have an effect?

I've been taking it a week, nothing's changed?

Posted 26 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

Why can I not get colestipol is this product not being manufactured anymore?

i was on questran but that is also unavaliable so they gave me a perscription for colestipol now this is unavaliable does anyone know why

Posted 9 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •

My doctor says Questran is no longer made, where can I get an alternative urgently?

Pharmacists were giving me bad info. Questran IS still made but it was the distribution that was problematic. All sorted now.

Posted 2 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •

Do I need a perscription to get questran or can I buy it over the counter?

my brother is visiting from Ireland and is perscribed questran for his stomach. he has forgotten his supply and gets quite sick if he doesnt take it. will i have to take him to my GP or can we buy it ...

Posted 26 Apr 2010 • 2 answers •

Does Questran powder come in an unsweetened, unflavored form?

Posted 11 Dec 2009 • 1 answer •

Is there Prevalite or Questran that does not contain Aspertame?

I have been prescribed powdered Prevalite following effects of gall bladder surgery. I do not want to take Aspertame and wonder if there is a brand of Cholestyramine that does not contain Aspertame.

Posted 25 Nov 2009 • 2 answers • 1 star

How is questran dispensed?

Posted 19 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •

Questran - can questarn pouder be given to neonates to treat pathological jaundice?

Posted 4 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •

I have just been placed on Questran 3x/day, along with Metamucil to control my Cholesterol. I am?

... taking the powder and find the regimine quite difficult since I also take Synthroid and Atenolol and there are drug interactions. Have you heard of this and has it worked?

Posted 4 Oct 2009 • 1 answer •

Questran - is it effective to cure jaundice for infant 14 days age?

Posted 29 Sep 2009 • 1 answer •