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Prevalite is a bile acid reducer which is a kind of cholesterol/lipid lowering agent (cardiovascular drug).

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23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Bile acid reducer

Brands

Locholest • Questran

Generic Drug

Cholestyramine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Nausea
Burping
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Passing gas
Heartburn
Flatulence
Vomiting
Fatty stool
Loss of appetite
Rash
Reduced appetite

Treats

Hyperlipidemia
Condition
High cholesterol
Condition
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Condition
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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 asked:

What is questran (cholestyramine) used for?

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A 32-year old asked:

How long does cholestyramine start working?

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A 71-year old 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 asked:

Which is better? Cholestyramine or colestipol?

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A 29-year old asked:

What are bile salts (cholestyramine)?

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A 32-year old asked:

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

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A 40-year old asked:

Does alcohol cancel out the benefits of cholestyramine?

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A 45-year old asked:

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

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A 40-year old asked:

Is cholestyramine or colestipol better drug?

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A 47-year old asked:

Is cholestyramine or colestipol better in effectiveness?

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A 34-year old asked:

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

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A 32-year old asked:

Bile salts (cholestyramine) and pregnancy?

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A 35-year old asked:

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

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A 33-year old asked:

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

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A 44-year old asked:

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

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A 38-year old asked:

Can you take antibiotics if using questran (cholestyramine)?

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A 40-year old asked:

Questran (cholestyramine) powder ok with lactose intolerance?

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A 48-year old 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 asked:

Does cholestyramine powder turn your stool pale?

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A 48-year old asked:

Will cholestyramine powder turn your stool white/pale?

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A 30-year old asked:

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

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A 42-year old 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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