How long do you have to take colestipol?

How long do you have to take colestipol?

It may take 2 weeks to several months of using this medicine before your cholesterol levels improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Colestipol is only part of a treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control.

Can you overdose on colestipol?

Symptoms of overdose may include: severe stomach/abdominal pain. Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels, vitamin levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.

Is colestipol bad for your liver?

There is little evidence that colestipol causes liver injury. Mild elevations in serum aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase levels have been reported in small numbers of patients on bile acid resins, although the elevations have been mild, transient and without accompanying symptoms.

How much colestipol is safe?

Adults—15 to 30 grams a day. This is divided into two to four doses and taken before meals. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Can you just stop taking colestipol?

Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. When you stop taking this medicine, your blood cholesterol levels may increase again. Your doctor may want you to follow a special diet to help prevent this from happening.

Can you stop taking colestipol?

Does colestipol help IBS?

Dr. Marks: Well, there are no studies of Questran and Colestid in irritable bowel syndrome. However we do know that in most individuals who take these medications they will tend to firm up the stool and improve diarrhea.

Can colestipol be used for IBS?

Can you take colestipol every other day?

What is the dosage for colestipol? Colestipol is most often prescribed in 2 to 4 divided doses but may also be prescribed once daily. The usual adult dose is 2-16 gm of tablets administered once or twice daily or 5-30 grams of granules once daily or 4 times daily. Tablets should not be cut, crushed or chewed.

What happens if you stop taking colestipol?

When you stop taking colestipol, your blood cholesterol levels may increase again. Your doctor may want you to follow a special diet to help prevent this from happening. Do not take any other medicine unless prescribed by your doctor since colestipol may interfere with other medicines.

Can you take Colestipol every other day?