questran
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is questran?
Generic Name: cholestyramine
Other Brand Names:
Cholestyramine, Cholestyramine Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, Prevalite, 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 questran (402)
Hello it's me again. Let me give you the short story from the beginning. Any help anyone ...
Hello. I have recently been diagnosed with bile reflux. I have SEVERE, CONSTANT burning i...
I had a carcinoid tumor removed from the terminal ileum losing @ 1 foot each of small and ...
elvated liver enzymes - Gastroenterology Community
- Jan 01, 2009
I had my gall bladder removed last year. I have talked to several people who seem to have t...
Questran - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Community
- Jun 02, 2008Questran - Gastroenterology Community
- May 23, 2008
by nanc0057 I take Questran (generic Cholestrymine) 1 tsp. w/ water at bed (One package ...
Hi everyone. I apologize for the length of this post, but I feel like you need all the deta...
IT HAS BEEN A YEAR TODAY THAT I HAD A LAP. GALLBLADDER REMOVAL.
I AM STILL HAVING TERRIBLE...
