Reviewer: Feeling better, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have now been taking Questran for several years. I had my gall bladder removed awhile ago and suffered for years with daily diarrhea that made daily life and travel so difficult. In spite of visiting a number of doctors, none of them ever told me about Questran. I read about it only in a book about IBS, as I thought that must be my problem, but it was not. I then asked my family doctor about ... Show Full Comment

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I have now been taking Questran for several years. I had my gall bladder removed awhile ago and suffered for years with daily diarrhea that made daily life and travel so difficult. In spite of visiting a number of doctors, none of them ever told me about Questran. I read about it only in a book about IBS, as I thought that must be my problem, but it was not. I then asked my family doctor about trying Questran and have now been taking it for about 4 years and it is truly a miracle drug for me! I take only about 1-1/2 packets a day and mix it with V8 Smooothie Splash Tropical Colada flavor. I have tried MANY mixes, but this has been my favorite. The powder dissolves well when shaken and the taste is just fine. If you have had problems after gall bladder surgery, I would give this a try. I tried so many medications over the years and this one is the only one that has worked for me. It really has given me a normal life back.
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Reviewer: Stuckathome2, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am taking this for chronic diarhea after gall bladder surgery. After ten years of this awful, dibilitating, humiliating, isolating condition, I have hope. I might be able enjoy boat rides, vacations and trips to the grocery without planning when, where or if I can get to a bathroom. WHY don't doctors warn of this problem with gall bladder surgery and recommend this drug ? My dr told me that ... Show Full Comment

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I am taking this for chronic diarhea after gall bladder surgery. After ten years of this awful, dibilitating, humiliating, isolating condition, I have hope. I might be able enjoy boat rides, vacations and trips to the grocery without planning when, where or if I can get to a bathroom. WHY don't doctors warn of this problem with gall bladder surgery and recommend this drug ? My dr told me that it wasn't from gall bladder surgery and there was nothing that could be done ! After it became progressively worse I had a colonoscopy which was normal and the gastro Rx'd this med.
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Reviewer: fedor, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I just started taking Questran brand a few weeks ago. I find it very difficult to dissolve in water and I feel slightly out of sorts in my stomach; however, it is keeping my diarrhea at bay. I have used the Olestyr brand in Canada and its great. Dissolves, takes better, and doesn't make me queasy. Unfortunately, I'm out of country and have to take what I can get, which is Questran.

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I just started taking Questran brand a few weeks ago. I find it very difficult to dissolve in water and I feel slightly out of sorts in my stomach; however, it is keeping my diarrhea at bay. I have used the Olestyr brand in Canada and its great. Dissolves, takes better, and doesn't make me queasy. Unfortunately, I'm out of country and have to take what I can get, which is Questran.
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Reviewer: Shirley, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Would have been nice if my Dr. Had of mentioned that I might have chronic diaherra after my gallbladder and partial liver removal! After 4 years of either staying home or planning my outings around how far it was to the next bathroom, I started taking this med. It is a Godsend and now I have my life back! I like to mix it with orange w pulp--don't notice the consistency as much.

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Would have been nice if my Dr. Had of mentioned that I might have chronic diaherra after my gallbladder and partial liver removal! After 4 years of either staying home or planning my outings around how far it was to the next bathroom, I started taking this med. It is a Godsend and now I have my life back! I like to mix it with orange w pulp--don't notice the consistency as much.
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Reviewer: rtoles51485, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had my gallbladder removed in 2010 and had been suffering from chronic diarrhea ever since. I tried every over the counter medicine available with no help also tried Lomotil with no help what so ever. When I changed doctors she agreed to put me on Welchol, it helped some but not like Questran has! Questran has completely changed my life, I started out taking 4 packets daily and have been able to ... Show Full Comment

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I had my gallbladder removed in 2010 and had been suffering from chronic diarrhea ever since. I tried every over the counter medicine available with no help also tried Lomotil with no help what so ever. When I changed doctors she agreed to put me on Welchol, it helped some but not like Questran has! Questran has completely changed my life, I started out taking 4 packets daily and have been able to go down to 1-2 packets daily. I couldn't be happier with the results. I saw immediate results and am so glad that I have my life back, I went from seeing life from the inside of a bathroom stall to seeing life first hand and being able to enjoy life again and not have to worry about whether there was going to be a bathroom nearby everywhere I went. If you are looking for something to help with chronic diarrhea from IBS or from having your gallbladder removed I would highly recommend talking to your doctor about questran or questran light. It is amazing!!! Hope my review will help others who are in this situation and want their life back.
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