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Welchol has made me diarrhea worse?

My diarrhea has got worse I know its a side effect.. But since I have a bile acid problem I thought it would work. Doctors have given up on me they is nothing else they can do. Why has welchol made ...

Posted 7 days ago 0 answers

I had my teeth cleaned today and had a lot of tartar after having years of good exams.Could taking?

the powdered form of Welchol have contributed to this? I have take it for 2 months. It leaves a gritty feeling in my throat for 10 -15 minutes and a residue on the glass and mixing spoon.

Posted 10 May 2013 0 answers

Can welchol be connected to swollen gums or start if gingivitis?

I never had any problems with my gums until I started taking Welchol for high cholesterol,

Posted 25 Apr 2013 0 answers

Can Welchol cause swelling of tongue and lips?

Posted 18 Mar 2013 1 answer

Is there potassium in the Welchol Powder?

Posted 17 Mar 2013 1 answer

Since taking Welchol I am noticing an increase in appetite due to a metallic taste in my mouth?

This metallic taste develops after more than 12 hours later and persists beyond 24 hours.

Posted 16 Mar 2013 1 answer

Welchol - what happens when it works too good?

i had my gallbladder out and everything went through me when i ate. my doctor gave me welchol and it worked but i just took one and i am not going at all. so for now i am not taking it for now. is it ...

Posted 1 Mar 2013 1 answer

When are they going to allow a generic for welchol ?

I had my gall bladder removed about 20 years ago. I have been on welchol for over 12 years. When are they going to approve a generic. The cost are astronomic. At the beginning of the year I have to ...

Posted 10 Jan 2013 1 answer

Welchol - any problems with gas?

I have had chronic diarhea for 5 years now after my gall bladder removal. My doctor told me to try Welchol. It has helped greatley with that, but I have had one very embarassing side effect and I ...

Posted 1 Dec 2012 1 answer

Welchol - My 2 hour after meal blood sugar level was elevated by 20-30 points. Is this normal?

Before Welchol my 2 hour after meal blood sugar would register between 115 and 124. Now it is between 144 - 163 after eating the same type of meals.

Posted 20 Jul 2012 2 answers

What is the effect of welchol with Janumet?

I was on Welchol and Janumet for approximately one year and lost 57 lbs. After being taken off the weight started coming back - the diet has stayed fairly the same. I was placed back on Janumet but ...

Posted 22 May 2012 1 answer

Welchol side effects to skin?

Have there been any reports of increased sensitivity to heat (sunlight or hot water), prickly painful itching, more resulting sunburn, increased tendency to break out in a sweat?

Posted 15 May 2012 1 answer

How much Welchol is too much?

I had surgery Jan 26,2012 for bowel obstruction and had my Cecum and part of my Ilium removed. The valve to was removed. I had experienced diarrhea every 2-3 hours bowel movements 6-7 times a day. I ...

Posted 23 Mar 2012 0 answers

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