Take this medication
before a meal and/or at bedtime
, and try to take any other medications at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after you take cholestyramine because cholestyramine can interfere with their absorption. Continue to take cholestyramine even if you feel well.
How long does it take for cholestyramine to take effect?
How long should it take for cholestyramine to work? In some conditions cholestyramine may take
up to one month
to work.
Should cholestyramine be taken on an empty stomach?
Cholestyramine works
best if you take it with meals
. However, your dosing schedule may depend on when you need to take any other medications. Cholestyramine should not be taken within 1 hour after or 4 hours before you take other medications.
Is cholestyramine bad for your liver?
Hepatotoxicity. There
is little evidence that cholestyramine causes significant liver injury
. However, mild elevations in serum aminotransferase levels occur in a proportion of patients on cholestyramine. The elevations have been mild, transient and without accompanying symptoms or jaundice.
Does cholestyramine cause insomnia?
CNS: headache, anxiety, vertigo, dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, syncope. EENT: tinnitus. GI: constipation,fecal impaction, hemorrhoids, abdominal discomfort, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, steatorrhea, GI bleeding, diarrhea, anorexia.
How long after taking cholestyramine can I eat?
Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Take this medication before a meal and/or at bedtime, and try to take any other medications at least
1 hour before or 4 hours
after you take cholestyramine because cholestyramine can interfere with their absorption.
Does cholestyramine make you gain weight?
Renal: Hematuria, dysuria, burnt odor to urine, diuresis. Miscellaneous: Weight loss, weight gain, increased libido, swollen glands, edema, dental bleeding, dental caries, erosion of tooth enamel, tooth discoloration.
Who should not take cholestyramine?
You should not use cholestyramine if
you have a blockage in your stomach or intestines
. Wait at least 4 to 6 hours after taking cholestyramine before you take any other medications.
What happens when you stop taking cholestyramine?
When you stop taking this medicine,
your blood cholesterol levels may increase again
. Your doctor may want you to follow a special diet to help prevent this from happening.
Does cholestyramine cause gas?
stomach pain, nausea, loss of appetite; bloating or gas; irritation of your tongue; or. itching or irritation around your rectal area.
Is cholestyramine safe long term?
Cholestyramine is
used for long-term treatment
. It comes with risks if you don’t take it as prescribed. If you stop taking the drug or don’t take it at all: If you don’t take this drug, your cholesterol may not improve. This could increase your risk of heart attack or stroke.
Which is a side effect of cholestyramine?
Side Effects
Constipation, stomach/abdominal pain, gas, nausea, and vomiting
may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative.
Can cholestyramine cause hair loss?
Dear N.C.: Hair loss is not listed on the literature for this medication, but yes,
the drug can indirectly cause hair loss by wiping out the body’s natural nutrients
. Cholestyramine does a good job of grabbing extra cholesterol in the body, but it also grabs a few vitamins and minerals at the same time.
Can cholestyramine damage your teeth?
Cholestyramine can affect the surfaces of your teeth
.
Sipping the cholestyramine/liquid mixture slowly or holding the liquid in your mouth for too long may result in tooth discoloration, enamel erosion, or tooth decay. Be sure to brush your teeth regularly while you are using this medicine.
Does cholestyramine cause anxiety?
Neurologic: Headache, anxiety, vertigo, dizziness, fatigue, tinnitus, syncope, drowsiness, femoral nerve pain, paresthesia.
Does cholestyramine raise blood pressure?
Cholestyramine is also a cholesterol-lowering drug with
the same tendency to raise blood pressure
.
