WelChol Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
- high triglyceride levels
- trouble swallowing
- stomach/intestinal disorders
- recent major intestinal surgery
- constipation
- hemorrhoids
Because this drug can interfere with the absorption of certain vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, K) when used for a long period of time, your doctor may direct you to take a multivitamin supplement. Take the multivitamin at least 4 hours before taking your colesevelam dose.
The powder form of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this medication safely.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially constipation.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.
This medication is unlikely to pass into breast milk or harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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