Colestipol is typically taken with meals to enhance its effectiveness in lowering cholesterol levels. It is often recommended to take the medication at least one hour before or four hours after meals to avoid potential interaction with certain nutrients. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding the timing of your medication.
Pfizer and Impax Laboratories manufacture Colestipol
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Colestipol is also known by its brand name, Colestid.
Cholestyramine and colestipol will not directly harm an unborn baby, because these drugs are not taken into the body. However, the drugs may keep the mother's body from absorbing vitamins that she and the baby need.
It means take the medication in the time between meals.
Colestipol HCL is typically used to treat high cholesterol levels and not commonly prescribed for diarrhea. You may want to consult your doctor to confirm if it is intended for your diarrhea or if there may be an alternative treatment recommended.
30 Minute Meals - 2001 Take Out Take Down was released on: USA: 2010
You take it before meals. There should be some kind of indication on a the bottle. The one I take says to take 1 hour before meals. I just started recently, so I have yet to see any results.
Crohn's patients may use colestipol micronized to manage diarrhea and reduce bile acid malabsorption, which can occur due to intestinal inflammation or resection. Colestipol binds bile acids in the intestine, helping to alleviate symptoms and improve bowel function. Additionally, it may aid in managing cholesterol levels, which can be beneficial for patients with Crohn's disease. As always, its use should be guided by a healthcare professional.
People taking some medications, including birth control pills, methotrexate, cholestyramine, colestipol, and drugs that act to sequester bile will also need larger amounts.
Gujarati for "Did you take meals?" is " shu tame jamya?" or "shu tame khavanu khadhu?"
It burns and feels like indigestion when taken on an empty stomach. I take it with meals and plenty of water