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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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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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