Colesevelam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• curti...
• December 28, 2009

Welchol (colesevelam) for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL "Only been taking it for about a month for high cholesterol. I have problems with the statins. So far, Welchol has been pretty low on the side effects. I have only noticed some minor constipation if I do not take enough liquids."

• Tomuehf
• May 20, 2016

For Diarrhea, Chronic "This was a life changer for me I was suffering with diarreah over 10 times a day and since starting on this I have finally got my life back and can do most of the thing I did before! I am not 100% back to how I was but I have not been on them for too long (about 8 weeks) but I can actually live again!"

• Bear
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2020

For Diarrhea, Chronic "To retired grandma.. I started chronic diarrhea after gallbladder removal. Doc said I must have has IBS. Emotional stress really kicks it in. Things were finally starting to get better.. or at least liveable. Then I had a colonoscopy and the “prep” did me in. Started it at 4 pm per instructions and was still in the bathroom at 4:30 am! After all my hard work on my gut the prep wiped it all out. That was in June 2020 and I was worse than ever. And instead of just diarrhea in the morning it could be all day long. After a bit of trial and error found 2 probiotics that were helping a lot- Jarro-Dophilus EPS 8 strains 25 billion per cap and Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS. I also eat the highest fiber cereal I can find. Just started Colesevelam a few days ago and it seems to be helping. I’m still taking the probiotics and eating kashi cereal. Hope this helps. My rating is a 7 only because it’s too soon to tell how it’s actually doing."

• Tisha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2019

For Diarrhea, Chronic "I wanted to reply to GFgal. I have gone through a lot as well. It was bad for about 10 years (I am so sorry you’re going through this at only 21 ,I can’t even imagine ). Then I got my gallbladder out. After that I couldn’t really leave the house. But then I found my Doctor and he put me on Colesevelam and it changed my life. He also put me on the 650 tabs and started me at 2 at bedtime then told me that I could take up 6 until it worked. So I think it might be normal. How is working for you? I hope it’s helping you!!!! Tisha March 28, 2019"

• grann...
• July 22, 2016

For Diarrhea, Chronic "In 2001 I had my gallbladder removed. And since then I have had chronic diaherra. I would spend 12 hours with explosive diaherra. It made my life miserable. I didn't know when I could leave the house. The delayed gastric emptying and the chronic diaherra I started taking the drug Welchol. And I feel so good. I have had to change my eating habits. Foods that I have loved, I can not eat anymore. I can except that, so the I am no miserable. Maybe I can start exercising and lose weight."

• Mothe...
• November 8, 2016

For Diarrhea, Chronic "I've always had issues with going but, I had my gallbladder out in 2008 since then I've been getting worse and worse...I went to 3 different doctors who diagnosed me with ibs-d and sent me home saying take a prebiotic...finally I found a doctor early this year. He was determined to help me. I was always late to work and as soon as I got there is was in the bathroom. I went to the bathroom in excess of 10 times a day on a good day. I had to carry a change of clothes to work cause I had frequent accidents. And my belly pain was soo bad I felt as though I would fall unconscious.my doctor referred me to a specialist and he put me on 4 pills once a day...I still potty like 4 times a day but it's given me back my life!"

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 23, 2016

For Diarrhea, Chronic "This drug is a life saver for me as I have diagnosed with SeHCAT that I have idiopathic severe Bile Acid Malabsorption , we're talking decades of severe diarrhoea daily ,and being dismissed as an " it's all in the mind, non compliant patient" type. My only issue is that since taking it I've started tinnitus. However I'm hoping that a new med will come out shortly or trying to take less will help manage that as it's a very difficult thing to live with."

• Ken
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2019

Welchol (colesevelam) for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL "The side effects of Welchol were terrible--constipation, nausea and back pain. My doctor recommended taking one tablet every other day at suppertime. This did not work. I still suffered constipation, nausea and stomach cramps. When I vomited, I decided to stop taking this medication. My symptoms went away, thankfully."

• SIBO
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 31, 2023

For Diarrhea, Chronic "Not all Colesevelams are created equal! I have been on Bionpharma's version for a year, which has been life-changing. My pharmacy filled the last one with Colesevelam manufactured by Cosette. I knew it was a different manufacturer within one hour of taking the medication as it is completely ineffective at alleviating my symptoms. I am exactly the same on Cosette's version of the medication as I am without taking any. Bionpharma's version, on the other hand, is a game-changer. If you are taking this med or prescribed and feel it is ineffective, I encourage you to try the Bionpharma version!"

• Jim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2022

Welchol (colesevelam) for High Cholesterol "Was taking Welchol with Zetia because I could not take statins due to multiple bowel movements and subsequent weight loss. This was not diarrhea but fully formed bowel movements. I was initally on Zetia which helped lower my LDL, but my cardiologist wanted to lower my LDL even more so he added Welchol. I didn't realize it but when it was added I started to lose weight again. I know this is unusual."

• Hope
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2021

For Diarrhea, Chronic "Had a hysterectomy for cervical cancer in '93 followed by 6 weeks of radiation. In '94 got a bowel obstruction which required 3 feet of small intestine be removed. Been suffering with chronic diarrhea since 1994. Had to retire from job. Didn't go out much, especially in the morning. Going to grocery stores made me nervous in case of having an accident. New GI prescribed Welchol and I seriously feel my diarrhea symptoms have improved! 3 tabs in morning after breakfast. Feeling almost normal again!"

• Retired...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 22, 2020

For Diarrhea, Chronic "I started taking 1 generic Welchol in 2013 for chronic diarrhea after gallbladder removal. It was wonderful until it stPopes working in 18 months. I went to 2 pills 1 in morning 1 at night. It was great for 18 months! I had 2 colonoscopies. Nothing there. Have appointment to talk to doctor again. I’m tired of this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 24, 2023

For Diarrhea, Chronic "Used for 1 1/2 years, 6 pills a day (3 with each meal). I had struggled with chronic diarrhea for years. This drug worked great and I too felt like I had a life again. Recently, diarrhea has begun all over again with a vengeance even on medication. What is happening?"

• gallb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2021

For Diarrhea, Chronic "After my GP, doing all test under the sun, they found out my percentage of bile leaking and having bad reaction, plus epileptic. I had to pay private my doctor aka higher than gp would not give me this, ]then when he did - bingo, no more running to toilet can now meet a friend without worrying"

• Grate...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2021

For Diarrhea, Chronic "I owe my quality of life to this medication. I had my gallbladder out and since I have experienced dumping syndrome which if you know, is no fun at all. I could not eat anything without extreme nausea cramping and near constant diarrhea. I take this medication before I eat, sometimes in the middle of a meal if I forgotten, and it has absolutely changed my life. In just one day, I am completely back to normal. I was wondering what my quality of life is going to be before I found this medication, now I know it’s going to be great!!"

• BTano
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 27, 2021

For High Cholesterol "Well it did help lower cholesterol was over 200 went to 160s and was pretty consistent. Then I read about walnuts and started eating a few everyday and within 6 months it dropped to 41. The I started getting colesevelam and since then nothing but gas, constipation, very bad acid and tired all the time. Stopped using and within a couple of days everything got better. Then started taking again and almost immediately the side effects started. I'm thinking the generic is a little different then welchol. Will discuss with doctor. Walnuts no side effects and much lower cholesterol."

• Chest...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 2, 2021

For Diarrhea, Chronic "Excellent for world wide travel for the last 15 years. Travelled for business from New Zealand to India to China & everywhere in between. Lived in Hong Kong. Had many bouts of food poisoning & other stomach upsets. Welchol was my absolute saviour. Even now, wouldn't travel without it! Also have IBD...it controls it perfectly."

• Lynne
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2022

For Diarrhea, Chronic "I had my gallbladder removed 4 years ago; I kept getting awful bouts of diarrhoea as many as 9 times a day . Dreadful wind and pain . Doctors didn’t have a clue. Friend told she thought I had acid bowel malabsorption and she suggested the colesevelam. I asked my G P he said it sounded as if I did and prescribed the powder which I find very difficult to drink as I also have sjogren's which causes a dry mouth. So I saw a consultant who did varies test and he prescribed the tablets. I cannot begin to tell you how much they have helped; I do needed them every day 2 tablets twice a day, if I don’t take them I get incontinent. They have helped me so so much, however my GP will not prescribe the tablets and they are costing me over £100 pounds a month !!"

• SUZYA
• August 31, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been taking Welchol for a month. Out of the 3 years I have been testing my blood sugar, my fasting blood sugar has been the highest in the morning (I follow a strict low carb diet). I have normal numbers during the day, but when I wake up, it is anywhere from 10-30 points higher. Eating different bedtime snacks, eliminating bedtime snacks, changing Metformin time; nothing made any difference. Since Welchol, my fasting my is almost always the same as when I go to bed. The only negative side effect is heartburn if not taken with food. I prefer it before bed to lower my fasting, but I might have to change it to dinner time. Hopefully it will still help my morning fasting blood sugar. It's too soon to recheck my cholesterol."

• Joe
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2023

"I’m undergoing chemotherapy with xeloda. It can cause diarrhea. Mine progressed to Bile acid diarrhea which becomes bile dumping. I have a colostomy, so it’s more of a nuisance than painful. However, you lose absorption of electrolytes. After 4 doses of 625 mg twice a day prior to meals, I’m able to get it under control. God bless the doctor who was willing to prescribe it, and my RN wife who remembered prescribing it for IBS."

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2022

For Diarrhea, Chronic "Since 2018 I have had severe diarrhea and been in & out of hospitals. I have seen 5 different gastro & lots of tests . Bile acid malabsorbtion diagnosed with after Sechat scan ... given colesevelam. Hopefully it will work , 2nd day now taking it ..."

• Peter
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 13, 2018

For High Cholesterol "35-year-old Caucasian male. I take Lodalis along with Repatha and Ezetimibe for high cholesterol. This is now year 3. I have severe hip pain most days but no other side effects. It is tolerable and has lowered my cholesterol substantially. Recommended if you can afford it."

• Sharo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 23, 2013

Welchol (colesevelam) for Diarrhea, Chronic "Doctor said this will help my blood pressure, high cholesterol and diarrhea. I also had gall bladder removed. It works. I'm 69 and plan to stay on it. Tired of looking for restrooms."

• old...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2012

Welchol (colesevelam) for Diarrhea, Chronic "After 11 years, one pill this morning. Just ate lunch, no diarrhea yet. Maybe I can start living again."

• Soccer...
• October 27, 2014

Welchol (colesevelam) for Diarrhea, Chronic "Love Welchol...... Thanks to my family doctor I can feel normal again"