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questran Light Locholest Light, Cholestyramine Light, Prevalite Uses Questran Light is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood for the purpose of decreasing the risk of heart disease. Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe constipation. How To Use Take Questran Light before meals as prescribed. Do not take medication dry. The medication must be mixed with liquid, soups, cereals or pulpy fruits such as applesauce or crushed pineapple. Stir completely to mix and drink immediately. Rinse the glass with additional liquid and drink to ensure all the medication is taken. Questran Light can interfere with other medications if taken at the same time. Take other medications one hour before or 4 to 6 hours after taking Questran Light. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to help establish a dosing schedule if you are taking more than one medication. For best results, Questran Light must be used along with an exercise program and a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. It may take a few weeks to months before the full effects of Questran Light are noticed. Side Effects Stomach upset, heartburn, constipation, belching, gas, nausea, loss of appetite, aggravated hemorrhoids, change of taste, headache, or itching may occur. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: unusual bleeding or bruising, severe stomach ache, vomiting. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: constipation, hemorrhoids, diabetes, phenylketonuria (PKU), low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism), stomach/intestinal disease, gall bladder disease, kidney disease, liver disease, unusual bleeding or bruising, any allergies. Questran Light should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if Questran Light is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: digitoxin, digoxin, diuretics ( water pills ), penicillin G, phenobarbital, phenylbutazone, propranolol, tetracycline, thyroid, warfarin or other blood thinners , vitamin A/D/E, antidepressants, hydrocortisone, estrogens and progestins (e.g., birth control pills), troglitazone. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Share and Enjoy!

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 58 Time Taken: 5.5 years Reason: distal ileum, ileocecal valve remov Date: 21 February 2006 Side Effects must take care not to take it within at least two hours of other medications, because it absorbs them along with the bile. Keeps my cholesterol low, even though I didn't have a problem before taking it. Additional Thoughts Need to adjust dose to correspond to amout of fat eaten. If I'm planning to eat a fatty meal, I up my dose. Periodically I try not taking it, which results in diarrhea, so I guess I'm on it for life. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 53 Time Taken: 2 months Reason: microscopic colitis-antidiaharreal Date: 29 December 2006 Side Effects worked great for 1 month. am upping my dosage up to 3 packets. often have acid reflux after taking Additional Thoughts seems to help reduce cramping Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 43 Time Taken: 6 years Reason: Diarrhea and high cholesterol Date: 10 February 2007 Side Effects None. Additional Thoughts I had my gall bladder removed at age 13 due to an accident, which ultimately caused severe diarrhea. Using questran light, which has a side effect of constipation for some, caused me to have normal bowel movements. I'm now "normal" and love it! It also controls my cholesterol levels. A two for one!

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