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Colestid is a drug that absorbs bile acids in the intestine. In most people the bile acids are absorbed after digestion but if you've had your gallbladder removed you can produce too much bile and need extra help from drugs.

Colestid Dosage

* The usual starting dose is 1 packet or 1 level scoopful one or two times a day.
* If you are taking Colestid tablets, the usual starting dose is 2 grams once or twice a day.

Uses of Colestid

* Colestipol is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
* It can also be used to treat other medical conditions those are listed in this medication guide.

Colestid Side Effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. As a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medication or experience side effects.

* Constipation
* The worsening of hemorrhoids
* Diarrhea
* Vomiting
*? Nausea
*? Release trapped air through the mouth or gut (burping and flatulence)
* Indigestion (dyspepsia)
* Blood in the stool
* Abdominal discomfort

Warnings and precautions before taking Colestid:

Before starting treatment with Colestid, you should:

* Be Tested? For diseases that may contribute to blood cholesterol increased, as a thyroid gland, diabetes, nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease), dysproteinemia (blood disease), obstructive liver disease, and alcoholism.
* Your cholesterol and triglyceride levels should be checked regularly while taking Colestid.
* You must tell your doctor if you are allergic to colestipol, or any other drug.
* If you take prescription drugs without a prescription and you are taking, especially amiodarone (Cordarone), antibiotics, anticoagulants such as warfarin, digitoxin, digoxin, diuretics, iron, loperamide, oral antidiabetics, phenobarbital , phenylbutazone, then you should tell your doctor.
* You must tell your doctor if you have or have had any unusual bleeding, thyroid gland, heart or bowel disease, or if you have hemorrhoids.
* If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, then you should tell your doctor.
* Be on a diet (approved by your doctor) that stresses low-cholesterol foods and weight loss.

Because certain medications may increase cholesterol, you should tell your doctor about all medications you use.

Drug Interactions: -? If you take Colestid with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is therefore particularly important to check with your doctor before combining Colestid the following:

Chlorothiazide *
Digitalis *
* Furosemide
Gemfibrozil *
Hydrochlorothiazide *
Hydrocortisone *
* Propranolol
* Drugs such as tetracycline Sumycin

Overdose

Overdoses of Colestid have not been reported. If an overdose occurred, the most likely effect would be harmful obstruction of the stomach and / or intestine. If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Symptoms of overdose include Colestid

* Abdominal
* Constipation
* Flatulence

By: Ashu