Colesevelam for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL User Reviews

Brand names: Welchol

Rating: 6.6

Colesevelam has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews for the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia type iia, elevated ldl. 80% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.

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Anonymous
September 9, 2008

"I have been using Welchol for several years since I cannot take statins. I have had no problem with memory loss. The only side effect I have suffered is occasional constipation that is easily relieved with adequate fluid intake and fiber supplements. It, in conjunction with my dietary changes, is keeping my cholesterol down adequately."

8 / 10

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Nit...
July 13, 2014

"My cardio wants my LDL lower than the 88 it is now, because of my having bypass surgery in 1999. He wants it below 70. After about a week of taking 4-625 mg pills per day, I have noticed a change in bowel movements. I used to go once at breakfast, then about an hour later had another bowel motion, but more violent and loose. I would stay in the restaurant until the 2nd bowel motion most of the time, or make sure I was close to one of my usual emergency rest stops-Dr. office, gas station, Port-a-John, or rest room at the mall when doing post-breakfast walk. Now, if this works on my A1c (now 7.5) and lowers LDL, without extreme side effects, I will be very happy. After this short period of time, I'm feeling pretty safe about not being caught unprepared."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
July 8, 2008

"I have been on Welchol for over a year, but it is being used to treat the side effects of my not having a gallbladder. I only take an average of 1 per day, but my memory doesn't seem any worse than it ever was."

8 / 10

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cur...
December 28, 2009

"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."

8 / 10

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

"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."

1 / 10

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