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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Questran (cholestyramine) for Oral Suspension is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad" cholesterol). Questran powder is also used to treat itching caused by a blockage in the bile ducts of the gallbladder. It is a cholesterol-lowering agent. The brand name Questran is discontinued in the U.S. Generic forms may still be available. Common side effects include constipation, stomach/abdominal pain, gas, nausea, and vomiting.
The recommended starting adult dose for all cholestyramine powdered products is one packet or one level scoopful once or twice a day. The recommended maintenance dose is 2 to 4 packets or scoopfuls daily (8-16 grams anhydrous cholestyramine resin) divided into two doses. Cholestyramine may interact with blood thinners, digoxin, propranolol, diuretics (water pills), thyroid hormones, birth control pills or hormone replacement, seizure medicines, or antibiotics. Tell your doctor all medications you use. During pregnancy, cholestyramine should be used only when prescribed. It may affect the absorption of certain nutrients. This medication is unlikely to pass into breast milk, but it may affect the absorption of certain nutrients. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Questran Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
1) QUESTRAN (Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension USP), is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the reduction of elevated serum cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholes-terolemia (elevated low density lipoprotein [LDL] cholesterol) who do not respond adequately to diet. QUESTRAN (cholestyramine) may be useful to lower LDL cholesterol in patients who also have hyper-triglyceridemia, but it is not indicated where hypertriglyceridemia is the abnormality of most concern.
Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be a component of multiple risk factor int...
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Questran Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- blood in your urine;
- severe stomach pain;
- ongoing constipation;
- feeling short of breath;
- black, bloody, or tarry stools; or
- easy bruising or bleeding.
Less serious side effects may include:
- mild constipation, diarrhea;
- stomach pain, nause...
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Questran Consumer Information: Uses
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks.
In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.
Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction).
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