Cholestyramine and Fatigue: What Users Say

• App...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 10, 2019

For Dumping Syndrome "I had surgery to remove part of my stomach back in 1977. I then had dumping syndrome for 10 years and had to give up my work due to the constant 'D' after every meal, loss of weight, loss of energy, loss of will to live. Then, in 1987, just as I thought I would have it forever, I went to see the surgeon who had operated on me, who told me to try Questran powder. It was, and still is, a miracle. It took a few days to settle down, but by taking 2 sachets a day, my bowels were back to normal and are still normal 30 years on."

• Mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I'm 50 years old. I just had my colonoscopy done due to a two-month severe diarrhea attack. The procedure images came out to be nothing wrong. But I am still waiting for the biopsy result from the procedure. The GI doctor prescribed me to take 1 scoop of the cholestyramine before bedtime. I see my stool instantly formed in shape the next morning. The only problem now I am facing is constant hunger (approx. 2-3 hours needs to eat). Shaky hands. My left hand yesterday was actually swinging on its own, which I think is due to muscle cramp. This could result in an imbalance of electrolytes. Vitamin deficiency will cause you to feel weak and fatigued. Vitamins: B12, potassium, magnesium, vitamin K, and more. Make sure you monitor closely your vitamin levels when using this drug with your doctor. Best to take supplements along with this drug. Good luck!"

• Goo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 21, 2025

For High Cholesterol "My cholesterol had been around 200, right at the top of the recommended level for safety, and as I got older, it was trending up. It reached 280, and my Dr. said we need to do something, so he started me on statins. For two weeks, I took them, and my muscles felt weak, and in general, I had low energy... it prevented me from exercising, which I had been doing 5 times a week. So I asked my Dr. how it was helpful that the statin makes me stop exercising? He stopped the statin immediately and started me on cholestyramine. It was easy to take (twice a day, 1.5 scoops mixed in water... initially, 1 scoop was tried but wasn't getting enough results) and had no apparent side effects, except a certain amount of constipation. My Dr. recommended I drink more water when dosing, and that took care of the constipation. My cholesterol numbers are now 178-199 consistently. I've been on it for 3 years now. It has been a great intervention with almost no bad side effects."

• Cee...
• September 14, 2018

For Dumping Syndrome "I had my gallbladder removed back in 2005. Since then, I had lived over a toilet. Constant nausea and bloating. At least three times a day, I felt as if I were going to vomit, followed by bloating. Dizziness and instant fatigue. I went in to my doctor and finally explained all this and was prescribed two packets of cholestyramine a day. To be honest, I had read all of the information about this medication, and it scared me, and I decided not to take it. A couple of weeks ago, I woke up and felt like I was going to vomit from early morning until around 10 pm. I had never experienced that, and it resulted in me laying in bed all day sick. So, I decided to try it, and my goodness, it has saved me. No more bloating, no more running to the bathroom. I can go out to dinner and not frantically look for a bathroom! I only have to go to the restroom once a day, and that's it. I have to say, though, if a dose is missed, there is hell to pay (i.e., back to how I used to live). I was advised to take two packets but am fine with one packet a day."