Drug Class: Bile acid sequestrantsPrescription: YesGeneric: YesPreparations: Powder
Prescribed for: Cholestyramine (Questran) is used for reducing cholesterol levels in the blood, to relieve the itching of liver and biliary disease, and to treat overdoses of digoxin or thyroid hormone.
Side effects: The most common side effects are constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and excessive passage of gas (flatulence). Long-term use of cholestyramine may cause a deficiency of vitamins A, D, E, and K.
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