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Sevelamer and Diarrhea: What Users Say

Brand names: Renvela, Renagel

Diarrhea: mentioned by 4 users (25.0%)

Based on user experiences from 16 Sevelamer reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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diarrhea 25.0%
constipation 18.8%
itching 18.8%

Reviews for Sevelamer

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "diarrhea". Clear filters to view all 16 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Ear...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 21, 2016

Sevelamer for Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure "Expensive at over $800 for a 30-day supply. Experienced diarrhea often taking 2 out of the recommended 3 pills a day. Lowered my uric acid from 11.5 to 10.8. Brought my phosphorus levels down very well."

7 / 10
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  • Hol...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 28, 2019

For Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure "The medication works, but I have severe diarrhea when I take them. The diarrhea limits my eating out, and I constantly have to be near a restroom. It also impacts my sleeping each night. Again, the medication works, but for me, the diarrhea is a definite negative."

4 / 10
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  • Fra...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 2, 2021

For Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure "I've been using sevelamer for about 3 weeks along with calcium acetate. When I first started using it, I was a bit constipated, but now I'm experiencing loose stools frequently. It always causes a bit of nausea, and sometimes I feel fatigued. I'm not sure if the fatigue is from dialysis or the drug. My only concern is the frequent bowel movements."

7 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 28, 2023

For Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure "I took sevelamer for 3 1/2 days. I finally said enough was enough. My diarrhea was so severe I couldn’t even stand to wipe myself. I had blood on my tissue and was almost to the point of blisters. I couldn’t even leave the bathroom before I would have to go right back in. This drug was horrible for me."

1 / 10
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