What are the side effects of cholestyramine?
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. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking cholestyramine: Black, tarry stools.
Can Propecia and cholestyramine cause hair thinning?
Thinning hair is not a known side effect of Cholestyramine nor does it appear to interact with or block the absorption of Propecia (finasteride). In my opinion you may be experiencing telogen effluvium.
Does colestyramine suppress appetite and help weight loss?
Furthermore, with clear effects on gastric emptying and appetite, colestyramine now merits consideration as a trial therapeutic strategy for appetite suppression and weight loss. © 2012 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
How does cholestyramine interact with other medications or foods?
Cholestyramine may interact with blood thinners, digoxin, propranolol, diuretics(water pills), thyroid hormones, birth control pills or hormone replacement, seizuremedicines, or antibiotics. Tell your doctor all medications you use. During pregnancy, cholestyramine should be used only when prescribed.
What are side effects of cholestyramine?
Cholestyramine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:constipation.bloating.stomach pain.gas.upset stomach.vomiting.diarrhea.loss of appetite.More items...•
What happens when you stop taking cholestyramine?
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. When you stop taking this medicine, your blood cholesterol levels may increase again. Your doctor may want you to follow a special diet to help prevent this from happening.
Will hair loss from medication grow back?
Hair loss from medication usually ceases once people stop taking the medication. However, it is vital to speak to a doctor before stopping a drug, even if it is causing hair loss. Once a person has ceased the medication, hair can take up to 6 months to grow back.
Can cholestyramine cause weight gain?
Miscellaneous: Weight loss, weight gain, increased libido, swollen glands, edema, dental bleeding, dental caries, erosion of tooth enamel, tooth discoloration.
How long is it safe to take cholestyramine?
Constipation: If you have constipation, you should start taking cholestyramine once per day for 5 to 7 days. Then, increase your dosage to twice per day if you're able to. Your doctor may increase your dosage slowly (over several months) to make sure that your constipation doesn't get worse.
Is there an alternative to cholestyramine?
Bile acid sequestrants include: Cholestyramine (Questran, Questran Light, Prevalite, Cholestyramine Light) Colestipol (Colestid, Colestid Flavored)
Which medications cause the most hair loss?
Many different types of drugs are thought to cause hair loss, including: Acne medications containing vitamin A (retinoids) Antibiotics and antifungal drugs....Chemotherapy drugs that tend to cause hair loss include:adriamycin.cyclophosphamide.dactinomycin.daunorubicin.docetaxel.doxorubicin.etoposide.fluorouracil.More items...•
Why am I suddenly losing so much hair?
Possible causes of hair loss include stress, poor diet, and underlying medical conditions. Everyone experiences hair shedding, and it happens to each of us every day. Most people lose 50 to 100 hairs per day as part of this natural cycle, more on days you wash your hair.
What drug makes your hair fall out?
While excessive drug use of any kind can cause many severe health problems, marijuana, cocaine, meth, and adderall are the most common illegal drugs that cause hair loss.
Can cholestyramine cause vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12Vitamin B12: According to secondary sources, colestipol (Colestid?) and cholestyramine (Questran?) may decrease gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin B12. It is unlikely that this interaction may deplete body stores of vitamin B12 unless there are other factors contributing to deficiency.
Does cholestyramine increase appetite?
Colestyramine slows gastric emptying of liquids and reduces appetite in healthy subjects. Neurogastroenterol Motil.
Can cholestyramine cause liver damage?
Hepatotoxicity. There is little evidence that cholestyramine causes significant liver injury. However, mild elevations in serum aminotransferase levels occur in a proportion of patients on cholestyramine. The elevations have been mild, transient and without accompanying symptoms or jaundice.
What are the side effects of taking cholestyramine?
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking cholestyramine: More common. Constipation. Rare. Loss of weight (sudden)
Does cholestyramine need immediate medical attention?
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention. 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.
Does cholestyramine cause tarry stool?
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. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking cholestyramine: Rare. Black, tarry stools.
What are the side effects of a cholesterol lowering agent?
SIDE EFFECTS. The most common adverse reaction is constipation. When used as a cholesterol-lowering agent predisposing factors for most complaints of constipation are high dose and increased age (more than 60 years old). Most instances of constipation are mild, transient, and controlled with conventional therapy.
Can cholestyramine be taken with blood thinners?
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.
Can questran cause ringing in ears?
ringing in your ears. Tell your doctor if you experience rare but serious side effects of Questran (cholestyramine) including: severe stomach/abdominal pain,
How long does it take for hair to regrow after taking Cytomel?
Most of the time, you will find that your hair will start to regrow within about 2 to 4 months. If you go beyond that timeframe and you are still experiencing hair loss then it may be time to look at your dose or to consider other thyroid medications and options. #2. Taking Too Much Cytomel.
What happens if you don't take Cytomel?
If you are not taking a sufficiently high dose of Cytomel then your body will be in a hypothyroid state. And you know, probably from experience, that the hypothyroid state is not only associated with hair loss but also with symptoms such as fatigue, constipation, depression, weight gain, and cold intolerance.
Does Cytomel cause hair loss?
It has been shown that Cytomel, the medication itself (2), can cause a temporary hair loss in some patients who use it. This hair loss has NOTHING to do with your dose (which is very important because dose can play a role as we will discuss below).
Can liothyronine cause hair loss?
All of this information here applies to BOTH Cytomel and liothyronine. Cytomel is the brand name T3 only thyroid medication while liothyronine is the generic equivalent. And in my experience, both medications can cause, exacerbate or worsen existing hair loss. The good news is, however, that in most cases it can be treated and reversed ...
Is cytomel good for hair?
Cytomel should be respected but not feared. #2. Cytomel is a potentially GREAT thyroid medication and can be used in conjunction with other thyroid medications such as Synthroid and levothyroxine. #3. Most people who use it will NOT experience hair loss (in fact, they will probably experience hair growth). And #4.
Does Cytomel help with Hashimoto's?
While Cytomel is probably one of my favorite medications used to treat hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, it doesn't come without risks and potential side effects. Among these side effects includes the potential for hair loss.
Is hair loss a sign of hypothyroidism?
The hair loss associated with this condition can be mild to moderate but it is typically a noticeable amount. In my experience, patients are often very aware that it is happening, especially because they are usually sensitive to hair loss due to their diagnosis of hypothyroidism.
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