
What Are The Side Effects Of Cholestyramine?

Posted on
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Question : since I have been taking cholestyramine, I have been troubled by increased incontinence. is there a connection
Brief Answer:
Do you mean stool incontinence or urinary incontinence?
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
A possible side effect of cholestyramine is diarrhea. More common is constipation but some people can get diarrhea from it.
Is this what you are referring to or do you mean urinary incontinence?
If this is a significant problem for you, you may want to talk with your doctor about it.
Do you mean stool incontinence or urinary incontinence?
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
A possible side effect of cholestyramine is diarrhea. More common is constipation but some people can get diarrhea from it.
Is this what you are referring to or do you mean urinary incontinence?
If this is a significant problem for you, you may want to talk with your doctor about it.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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