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Welchol Colesevelam Hcl 625 Mg

Updated December 14, 2011
Lorna Says:
Mon, December 12, 2011

I am trying to figure out why I was prescribed with this medicine. I am not diabetic. Could you please let me know if it can be used for any other diagnosis.

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Verwon Says:
Wed, December 14, 2011

Welchol, which contains the active ingredient Colesevelam is used to treat high cholesterol, not diabetes.

Side effects may include: nausea, headache, constipation and abdominal pain.

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