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Brand Names:
WelChol
Generic Name: Colesevelam
What is Colesevelam?
Colesevelam is used with exercise and diet changes to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. It works by binding bile acids in your intestines. It may be used alone or in combination with statins.
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Reasons Taken
2 patients in the community are taking or have taken Colesevelam.
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Colesevelam.
| 3750 day | ||
|---|---|---|
1
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Colesevelam or how long patients were taking Colesevelam before stopping.
Currently taking Colesevelam
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Stopped taking Colesevelam
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 1 | 100% |  |