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Is it bad if i'm taking welchol (colesevelam) even though it wasn't prescribed to me?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Colesevelam: Colesevelam is a medication that is used to lower cholesterol levels & to treat type 2 diabetes. It should only be taken if it was prescribed for you.

Answered 5/24/2020

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