Cholestyram

is cholestyram an antacid?

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No, Cholestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant, it basically binds to bile in the GI tract to prevent it being reabsorbed, by its method of action, it actually helps lower cholesterol.

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Has your doctor instructed you to take it?

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