I was unable to tolerate statins; my Dr. prescribed welchol and the results have been good, lowering my total cholesterol level and LDL levels within normal range. Published: September 29, 2007 ::

Male 73, 6 Tabs a day, six years, has worked for me. Low numbers and no problems. I was not able to handle statins. Published: November 21, 2007 ::

My Dr. prescribed this to me, not for high colesterol, but I have gastricparsis, and this helps with the constant direaha. Published: October 07, 2007 ::

Welchol was prescribed for me not to lower cholesterol, but to treat the constant diarrhea that plagued me for years after my gall bladder surgery. After a few month of regular use, I only take it as needed now for occasional flare-ups. It has helped me tremendously Published: February 08, 2008 ::

My doctor took me off Zeita, after about 3 weeks on Welchol my joints ache just like statins. Plus this drug is very expensive for a senior citizen. Published: February 12, 2008 ::

After 7 days I am getting pain across my back between my shoulder blades. Published: November 07, 2007 ::

Over the years, I have been treated with Mevacor, Lipitor, Niaspan/Red Yeast Rice and Zetia. All of these produced the same negative side effects -- progressively worsening muscle/nerve distress. My primary care physician finally prescribed Welchol, one (1) each 625mg tablet twice daily, in hopes that this non-statin pharmaceutical would not cause the muscle/nerve distress experienced previously. Wrong -- the exact same statin-based symptons reappeared, with only a marginal cholesterol improvement. On 09/22/08, I reluctantly agreed with my physician's recommendation to increase my daily Welchol dosage to 2500mg (4 tablets). I followed this regimin for three days and was forced to give it up. I have decided to discontinue the usage of all prescription medications, minerals and supplements while I detoxify my body. P.S. I have chronic age-related degenerative disk disease of the lumbar spine with the associated pain. The additional abdominal, leg and shoulder pain attributable to the cholesterol-lowering medications became overwhelming. The pain was worsening over time with no apparent end in sight. Published: November 08, 2008 ::

I just switched from Zetia and am allergic to crestor, I was wondering about the side effects? Are there any that anyone else is seeing? Published: January 19, 2008 ::

I just started taking this drug about one month and I have had muscle pain and tiredness. Published: October 08, 2008 ::

I use this medication for treatment of chronic bowel incontience following gall bladder removal in 1985 Published: November 20, 2007 ::

I'm 55 yrs old, been on several meds for high cholesterol all of them made my muscles hurt really bad in the legs. Last one i was on was zeita did the same thing, so dr is trying this drug now about 20 days in, i noticed tonite that my leg was starting to hurt, hope it is jus in my head, got to have the meds to help control my levels. good luck to all Published: August 18, 2008 ::