Cholestyramine and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with 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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Cholestyramine drug interactions
There are 137 drug interactions with cholestyramine.
Cholestyramine disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with cholestyramine which include:
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| 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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