Generic name: cholestyramine [ koe-le-STYE-ra-meen ]
Brand names: Questran, Questran Light, Cholestyramine Light, Prevalite, Locholest,
... show all 9 brands
Dosage form: oral powder for reconstitution (4 g/4.8 g; 4 g/5 g; 4 g/5.5 g; 4 g/5.7 g; 4 g/8.3 g; 4 g/8.780 g; 4 g/9 g)
Drug class:Bile acid sequestrants
What is cholestyramine?
Cholestyramine is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad" cholesterol).
Cholestyramine is also used to treat itching caused by a blockage in the bile ducts of the gallbladder.
Cholestyramine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use cholestyramine if you have a blockage in your stomach or intestines.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use cholestyramine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a blockage in your biliary tract.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
chronic constipation;
a thyroid disorder;
diabetes;
kidney disease;
liver disease; or
coronary artery disease (clogged arteries).
This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using cholestyramine if you have
