Prevalite
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Prevalite?
Generic Name: cholestyramine
Other Brand Names:
Cholestyramine, Cholestyramine Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, 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 Prevalite (47)
I have to take Prevalite (Cholestyramine) which comes in little packets of powder. I am sup...
Posted By SHARON on September 29, 1998 at 13:16:53:
How is diarrhea related ...
Help for Chronic Diarrhea - Gastroenterology Community
- Sep 21, 2009
I have to take Prevalite (Cholestyramine) which comes in little packets of powder. I am sup...
Posted By Carolyn on March 30, 1999 at 12:26:57:
In Reply to: Re: gb removal and dumping...
I recently did a Berkley Heart Lab Lipid test. The results were:
LDL 75, HDL 31 Trigicerid...
I had a adverse drug reaction to lipitor. very bad muscle pain and stiffness could hardly w...
Posted By Laurie on October 04, 1998 at 13:53:24:
In Reply to: DIARRHEA/GALLBLADDER post...
