A member asked about a 62-year-old male:

Supposedly I am allergic to Araba. Info says it will stay in your body for up to 2 years. Ive been given prevalite (cholestyramine) to clean my system. Dr. says 2 weeks to clean out my system. Is this right?

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A member asked:

I have diarrhea everyday and the dr prescribed prevalite, (cholestyramine) but I am still having accidents where i mess myself, what should I do?

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A 38-year-old member asked:

What is questran (cholestyramine) used for?

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A 32-year-old member asked:

How long does cholestyramine start working?

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A 71-year-old member asked:

Have been told questran (cholestyramine) can not be given as out off stock but qquestran (cholestyramine) light dies not agree with me ?

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Which is better? Cholestyramine or colestipol?

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A 29-year-old member asked:

What are bile salts (cholestyramine)?

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A 32-year-old member asked:

What are the symptoms of crohn's, cholestyramine and entocort?

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Does alcohol cancel out the benefits of cholestyramine?

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Is there an over-the-counter alternative for cholestyramine?

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Is cholestyramine or colestipol better drug?

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Is cholestyramine or colestipol better in effectiveness?

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Are you prescribed questran (cholestyramine) for high cholesterol.?

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Bile salts (cholestyramine) and pregnancy?

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A 35-year-old member asked:

What is an over-the-counter replacement for cholestyramine?

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A 33-year-old member asked:

When using questran (cholestyramine) do you have to be careful using antibiotics?

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Why do you need to be careful when using antibiotics with questran (cholestyramine)?

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Can you take antibiotics if using questran (cholestyramine)?

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Questran (cholestyramine) powder ok with lactose intolerance?

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A 48-year-old member asked:

I have been on cholestyramine for 10 days to clear arava (leflunomide) from my system.How long will this non-stop itching last?

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A 45-year-old female asked:

Would someone taking blood pressure meds and cholestyramine hurt from taking chorella?

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A 27-year-old male asked:

How questran (cholestyramine) can help IBS & diarrhoea ? & is there any equivalent to this medication since its not available where i live?

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Does cholestyramine powder turn your stool pale?

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Will cholestyramine powder turn your stool white/pale?

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Is questran (cholestyramine) for liver dumping too much bile?

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Please explain why isn't questran (cholestyramine) is used for diarrhea in cancer patients?

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A 51-year-old female asked:

Son had gallbladder removed 7 yrs ago. Still always dumping syndrome after meals. Questran (cholestyramine) doesnt help. Is this common for gb removal? Any advice?

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A 53-year-old female asked:

I have bile reflux, treated with cholestyramine. Can I have gastric sleeve surgery?

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A 49-year-old female asked:

Have been taking cholestyramine powder daily 4g for almost 14 years now for collagenous colitis. If I miss a dose suffer severe cramps and watery diarrhea. I am concerned about the safety of taking it daily for life and is there anything i need to do?

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A 43-year-old male asked:

Why would the drug cholestyramine stop my multiple sclerosis symptoms? Is there a condition of the gut that can cause neurological symptoms?

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