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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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very hard to swallow and it takes my appetite
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Reviewer: 75 or over Female (Patient)
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I am using the powder form and after almost giving up on being able to swallow it mixed with a variety of juices, water, etc. I found that mixing it in the blender work -- at least I'm able to swallow it. I use apple juice and, for me, the diet or "lite" versions of juices don't mix well. Not sure why.
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Reviewer: purple lady, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Been battling high cholesterol for years. Statins give me severe body aches. I have multiple sclerosis so don't need any more discomfort. I've been on Welchol over a year and after 3 months my numbers were great. I use it in conjunction with ZETIA. Didn't work without the ZETIA, but on Zetia alone, didn't bring my numbers into normal range. Dislike taking six giant pills a da
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Reviewer: teritx, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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My insurance company will no longer let me take Vytorin or Crestor so I have been taking this drug for over a year and my cholesterol is still in the 200 range. Thanks UHC!!
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Reviewer: TerryfromTexas, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been taking Welchol for almost 2 months and my Dr hasn't check me for results
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