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What medications should not be taken with colesevelam?
If you are taking cyclosporine, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, levothyroxine, olmesartan, phenytoin, birth control pills containing ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, or vitamins, take them at least 4 hours before using colesevelam.
What is Lodalis used for?
This medication is typically used to decrease blood cholesterol levels. Even though you may not feel its effects, this medication takes effect after a few weeks.
Can you take Tylenol with Welchol?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between acetaminophen / aspirin / diphenhydramine and Welchol.
Does colesevelam interfere with other medications?
Colesevelam may decrease the absorption of other products you may be taking. Some examples include cyclosporine, glipizide, glimepiride, glyburide, levothyroxine, and phenytoin, as well as birth control pills that contain ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone.
How long after taking Welchol Can I take other medications?
Some examples include cyclosporine, glipizide, glimepiride, glyburide, levothyroxine, and phenytoin, as well as birth control pills that contain ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone. Take other medications as directed by your doctor, usually at least 4 hours before taking your colesevelam dose.
When is the best time to take colesevelam?
Colesevelam comes as a tablet, in a chewable bar, and as a powder to be mixed with a liquid to take by mouth. The tablets are usually taken once or twice a day with meals and a beverage. The chewable bars and the powder are usually taken once a day with a meal.
How long does colesevelam take to work?
With Welchol, you may start seeing some results in as little as 2 weeks.
Can I take Welchol with other medications?
Do not take other medications at the same time unless your doctor has told you to, as Welchol may make it harder for your body to absorb certain other medications.
Can you take Welchol with other meds?
What is the best time of day to take Welchol?
Typical dosing for colesevelam (Welchol) Tablets: The typical dosing is 6 tablets by mouth once a day with a meal or 3 tablets two times a day with a meal.
When is the best time of day to take Welchol?
Take this medication by mouth with a meal, usually 1 to 2 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Take the tablet form with a liquid (such as water, milk). If you have trouble swallowing the tablet, talk to your doctor about switching to the powder form of this medication.
Can I take Welchol with vitamins?
Welchol may decrease the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Patients on oral vitamin supplements should take their vitamins at least 4 hours prior to Welchol.
How quickly does colesevelam work?
Welchol works to lower cholesterol levels within 2 weeks of starting treatment. It may take a little bit longer to help manage blood sugar levels. You may notice a decrease in blood sugar within 4 to 6 weeks. However, it can take as long as 12 to 18 weeks to see the maximum effects from this medication.
Can you take Welchol with other medications?
What time of the day should I take colesevelam?
What is lodalis 625 mg used to treat?
Lodalis LODALIS, 625MG, TABLET Common uses This medication is typically used to decrease blood cholesterol levels. Even though you may not feel its effects, this medication takes effect after a few weeks. How to use this medication
How do you take lodalis tablets?
Lodalis Tablets should be taken with a meal and liquid. The recommended dose of Lodalis for Oral Suspension, in adults and children 10 to 17 years of age, is one 3.75 gram packet once daily or one 1.875 gram packet twice daily. To prepare, empty the entire contents of one packet into a glass or cup.
What is the effect of lodalis on the cardiovascular system?
The effect of Lodalis on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been determined. Lodalis, like other bile acid sequestrants, can increase serum TG concentrations. Lodalis had small effects on serum TG (median increase 5% compared to placebo) in trials of patients with primary hyperlipidemia.
Can lodalis cause esophageal obstruction?
Because of the tablet size, Lodalis Tablets can cause dysphagia or esophageal obstruction and should be used with caution in patients with dysphagia or swallowing disorders. To avoid esophageal distress, Lodalis for Oral Suspension should not be taken in its dry form.