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Patients

Taking Colestipol
2 Patients currently take Colestipol
0 Patients stopped taking Colestipol
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Brand Names: Colestid
Generic Name: Colestipol
See also: Colestipol suspension

What is Colestipol? Colestipol hcl is a cholesterol-lowering drug. It lowers "bad" cholesterol in the blood, which is also called LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. It is available in tablets or granules for suspension.

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Reasons Taken

2 patients in the community are taking or have taken Colestipol.

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Bowel problems	1	50%
General health	1	50%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Colestipol.

	5 g As needed	5 mg Daily
	1	1

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Colestipol or how long patients were taking Colestipol before stopping.

Currently taking Colestipol

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
0	0	0	1	0	0

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