What is Cholestyramine: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Take this medicine just before eating or with meals.

You should not use the powder in dry form. Mix in 4 to 6 ounces of water, fruit juice, or milk until completely dissolved. Drink this mixture right away. Rinse the glass with more liquid and drink that too, so you get all of the medicine.

You may also mix the powder medicine in thin soup, with soft fruits such as fruit cocktail or crushed pineapple, or with milk in breakfast cereal.

Drink several glasses of liquids each day while using this medicine.

Take this medicine just before eating or with meals.

You should not use the powder in dry form. Mix in 4 to 6 ounces of water, fruit juice, or milk until completely dissolved. Drink this mixture right away. Rinse the glass with more liquid and drink that too, so you get all of the medicine.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Drink several glasses of liquids each day while using this medicine.

You may also mix the powder medicine in thin soup, with soft fruits such as fruit cocktail or crushed pineapple, or with milk in breakfast cereal.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.

You should not use two doses at the same time.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to cholestyramine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have thyroid problems, diabetes, gallbladder disease, stomach problems, heart disease, kidney disease, or liver disease.

Questran Light® contains aspartame (Nutrasweet®). If you have phenylketonuria you should avoid using this product.

Before you stop using this medicine, talk with your doctor.

This medicine is used with diet, exercise, and weight loss in overweight patients to control high cholesterol levels. To lower and keep your cholesterol normal, all of these are important.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using Coumadin®.

Cholestyramine may change the way many other medicines work. Take other medicines 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after you take cholestyramine.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you need help deciding the best time to take your medicines.

This medicine is used with diet, exercise, and weight loss in overweight patients to control high cholesterol levels. To lower and keep your cholesterol normal, all of these are important.