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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.
See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.
Reasons Taken
4 patients in the community are taking or have taken Colestipol.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 25% |
| Diarrhea | 1 | 25% |
| Bowel problems | 1 | 25% |
| General health | 1 | 25% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Colestipol or how long patients were taking Colestipol before stopping.
Currently taking Colestipol
Stopped taking Colestipol
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 100% |  |