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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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3 patients in the community are taking or have taken Colesevelam.
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How long current patients have been taking Colesevelam or how long patients were taking Colesevelam before stopping.
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Side effects too severe | 1 | 100% |