Locholest and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Locholest (cholestyramine).
Cholestyramine Multivitamins With Minerals
Moderate Drug Interaction
Cholestyramine may interfere with the absorption of certain vitamins such as A, D, E and K. Therefore, it is recommended that you take multivitamin with minerals at least 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after cholestyramine to minimize the risk of interaction. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take these or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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Locholest drug interactions
There are 137 drug interactions with Locholest (cholestyramine).
Locholest disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with Locholest (cholestyramine) which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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