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  2. Bile acid sequestrant
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    Cholestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant mainly used to treat high cholesterol but it can also be used off-label to treat bile acid diarrhea. The drug is taken by mouth and works by clearing excess bile acid from the body. Many cases of chronic diarrhea are caused by bile acid malabsorption.

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    Cholestyramine (Prevalite) is a bile acid sequestrant. It works by binding to bile acid in your intestines. Once it attaches to the bile acid, it forms a complex and is removed from your body.

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    How does cholestyramine work?
    Cholestyramine works by increasing bile acid removal from your body. Bile acid is a liquid substance your liver produces that helps with food digestion. Because bile acid is made from cholesterol, removing bile acid also decreases cholesterol levels in your body. How is cholestyramine supplied (dosage forms)? Brands and other names

    Cholestyramine - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD

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    What is cholestyramine (Questran)?
    Cholestyramine (Questran, Questran Light) is a medication prescribed to reduce cholesterol level in the blood, relieve itching of liver disease, and to treat overdoses of dioxyin or thyroid hormone. Side effects, drug interactions, pregnancy safety information, and dosing should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.

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    Can cholestyramine cause side effects?
    Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking cholestyramine: Some side effects of cholestyramine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.

    Cholestyramine Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs.com

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    Is cholestyramine a generic drug?
    Cholestyramine is available as a generic drug and a brand-name drug. Brand name: Prevalite. This medication comes as a powder that you mix with a non-carbonated drink or applesauce and take by mouth. Cholestyramine is used to treat high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) and itching caused by partial bile obstruction.

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    How does cholestyramine affect cholesterol levels?
    Although in man, Cholestyramine produces an increase in hepatic synthesis of cholesterol, plasma cholesterol levels fall. In patients with partial biliary obstruction, the reduction of serum bile acid levels by Cholestyramine reduces excess bile acids deposited in the dermal tissue with resultant decrease in pruritus.

    Questran (Cholestyramine): Side Effects, Uses, Dosage ... - RxList

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    Does cholestyramine cause tumors?
    In some animal studies, cholestyramine was found to cause tumors. It is not known whether cholestyramine causes tumors in humans. Along with its needed effects, cholestyramine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

    Cholestyramine Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs.com

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