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Question by  crstanley (18)

Does WelChol have any side effects?

 
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Answer by  mq (6)

The medicine works by sequestrating the bile acid in the gastrointestinal tract preventing its re-absorption. This may lead to gas, constipation, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

 
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Answer by  Rachel25 (49)

Yes it does. The side affect can be constipation, and upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, stomach/ abdominal pain, trouble swallowing,, unusual bleeding/bruising. An allergic reaction is rare. The allergic reaction symptoms include: rash, itching/swelling (especially the face?tongue/or throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice the side effects, call you'r doctor immediatly.

 
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Answer by  Sahniricky (6)

Yes WelChol has side effects if taken by any Diabetic person. Doctor should be consulted for treatment with insulin. Sometimes it leads to Constipation, Stomach upset, Nausea. Not only this, there has been some incidents where patients have complaints related to running nose and sore throat. It is advisable that one should not take this if allergic to colesevelam.

 
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Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

WelChol's most common side effects are constipation, indigestion, and nausea. Less common symptoms include: flu-like symptoms, runny nose, muscle aches, and high blood pressure.

 
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Answer by  madhanprasana (109)

WelChol is a medicine which is used to lower cholesterol levels. By lowering these levels,heart disease,chest pain and stroke can be reduced. Common side effects are constipation,nausea,indigestion,sore throat,common cold and muscle pain,severe stomach pain and weaknesses.

 
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Answer by  sailendra (63)

WelChol is used as an adjunctive therapy to diet and exercise. Some of the most common side effects of WelChol include constipation, indigestion, and nausea.

 
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Answer by  Kath (1537)

Some people have nausea and vomiting along with gas and bloating. There are also reports of headaches and weakness. Some people have a decrease in their urine output or colored urine.

 
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Answer by  1234563 (112)

Although most people tolerate WelChol, as with all medicines there is the chance of side effects. Side effects to WelChol may include constipation, common cold, and heartburn.

 
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Answer by  Shelby (147)

The most common side effects for the drug WelChol are sore throat, heartburn, and constipation. Other side effects that are least common but very serious are muscle pain, tenderness, severe stomach pain, and weakness.

 
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Answer by  Kath (1537)

WelChol has several side affects including constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and trouble swallowing. Of cource, if symptoms like swelling of the tongue or throat occur contact your doctor or head to the emergency room.

 
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Answer by  anoop (8)

Welcol has the side effects of constipation, indigestion, muscle ache, nausea, stomach pain or discomfort and weakness. Severe sides effects include allergic reactions, breathing difficulty, choking, severe or persistent dizziness or head ache.

posted by Anonymous
I Took welchol 24 hrs. ago within 1 hr. heartburn galore ,then bloated up 7 months pregnant and I've had severe dizziness that has not improved never will i take this again.  add a comment
 
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