Locholest
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Locholest?
Generic Name: cholestyramine
Other Brand Names:
Cholestyramine, Cholestyramine Light, Locholest Light, Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light, Cholestyramine Light Packets, Cholestyramine Packets, Prevalite Packets, Questran Light Packets, Questran Packets
Cholestyramine helps reduce cholesterol (fatty acids) in the blood. High cholesterol is
associated with an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).
Cholestyramine is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially
low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad" cholesterol).
Cholestyramine powder is also used to treat itching caused by a blockage in the bile ducts
of the gallbladder.
Cholestyramine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Posts on Locholest (26)
I had a adverse drug reaction to lipitor. very bad muscle pain and stiffness could hardly w...
About a year ago I became ill. After tests (most were borderline) my doc decided to remove ...
Posted By Joanne h on October 20, 1999 at 19:34:20
Topic Area: Diarrhea
Can someone pls h...
Do you suffer and need this information?
I've researched "excess bile" since June 2000 w...
Posted By Joanne h on October 20, 1999 at 19:34:20
Topic Area: Diarrhea
Can someone pls h...
