Colesevelam Treatment Report
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| 1 Patient currently take Colesevelam | |
| 1 Patient stopped taking Colesevelam | |
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WelChol, daily since Sep 13, 2005 |
Brand Names:
WelChol
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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What we've learned
Why Patients Take Colesevelam
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How Long Current Patients Have Been Taking Colesevelam
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Why Patients Stopped Taking Colesevelam (multiple reasons could be selected)
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How Long Patients Took Colesevelam Before Stopping
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