Reviewer: Rickie, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Same problem as others have noted: diarrhea after gall bladder removal. And, no one ever mentioned this prior to surgery. Questran has given me my life back. Just mix with water and I take it mid-morning. I can eat normally -- jello, popsicles, rice, and apple juice were getting old. I can socialize again without fear of surprise diarrhea.

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Same problem as others have noted: diarrhea after gall bladder removal. And, no one ever mentioned this prior to surgery. Questran has given me my life back. Just mix with water and I take it mid-morning. I can eat normally -- jello, popsicles, rice, and apple juice were getting old. I can socialize again without fear of surprise diarrhea.
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Reviewer: VA-American, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Like many others on this post, I had a gall bladder removed, and after 6 months wanted it put back in! The diarrhea was daily and wicked. I lost 30 pounds because I was just afraid to eat anything. The GI doc put me on Questran and Prilosec, and within 3 days, whammo! I was back to being normal. One thing I could not tolerate was hamburger or eggs. The results could very well require a change ... Show Full Comment

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Like many others on this post, I had a gall bladder removed, and after 6 months wanted it put back in! The diarrhea was daily and wicked. I lost 30 pounds because I was just afraid to eat anything. The GI doc put me on Questran and Prilosec, and within 3 days, whammo! I was back to being normal. One thing I could not tolerate was hamburger or eggs. The results could very well require a change of clothes. Now, not a problem in the slightest. The Dr. wanted to see if I could be weaned from it, but after 3 days, I had to go back on. Not going there twice. I've been very satisfied with it. Once in a great while, I do get some constipation, but a handful of raisins, and I'm good.
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Started having diarrhea 6 months ago for no apparent reason. Finally went to Dr. in April for full physical. Every thing checked out fine, even colonoscopy was clean. Primary care Dr. prescribed this and results were immediate. Still have my gall bladder, so can't address that issue. Taste leaves a lot to be desired but effects are well worth chugging it on down! Gives me a little acid reflux ... Show Full Comment

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Started having diarrhea 6 months ago for no apparent reason. Finally went to Dr. in April for full physical. Every thing checked out fine, even colonoscopy was clean. Primary care Dr. prescribed this and results were immediate. Still have my gall bladder, so can't address that issue. Taste leaves a lot to be desired but effects are well worth chugging it on down! Gives me a little acid reflux sometimes. Have also increased my fiber intake which I think helps, too. Happy camper now. Tried skipping a dose, but that was not a good idea. Have had two small bowel resections in my life, last one in 2011. Very effective medication, I take the generic brand.
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Reviewer: Anna, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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This drug has changed my LIFE! I was ready to go on disability due to chronic diarrhea. I had my gallbladder removed in 2009 and and could never eat the same after. I take several drugs due to an autoimmune disease,diabetes, blood clotting disorder, and HBP. I take morning drugs, afternoon, and nighttime drugs. It was a bit of a challenge to figure out when to take the Questron so that it wou ... Show Full Comment

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This drug has changed my LIFE! I was ready to go on disability due to chronic diarrhea. I had my gallbladder removed in 2009 and and could never eat the same after. I take several drugs due to an autoimmune disease,diabetes, blood clotting disorder, and HBP. I take morning drugs, afternoon, and nighttime drugs. It was a bit of a challenge to figure out when to take the Questron so that it wouldn't clash with my other meds. I now take my morning pills, and 3-4 hours later I take Questron, eat lunch, 3 hours later take my afternoon pills, and nighttime take my other pills. It works, I have noticed no changes in the effects of my other medication. I always keep a packet in my purse just in case I feel that I need a little more during the day, due to eating out or attending events. Currently I take one packet per day and it works GREAT!! No more diarrhea!!! I don't mind the taste, goes down smooth, I use a shaker. Looking forward to my next cholesterol check to see if it has come down. I am allergic to all statins and this medication is NOT a statin.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Any Male patients now have Low Testosterone after use of cholestyramine powder?? I've been on this for over 10+ years after gallbladder removal and colon resection. For the past 5+ years maybe more have had low testosterone. I'm only 45 now. And was finally diagnosed 4 years ago after years of symptoms just never knew that it could possibly be Low T. Just wondering if it could be from the ... Show Full Comment

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Any Male patients now have Low Testosterone after use of cholestyramine powder?? I've been on this for over 10+ years after gallbladder removal and colon resection. For the past 5+ years maybe more have had low testosterone. I'm only 45 now. And was finally diagnosed 4 years ago after years of symptoms just never knew that it could possibly be Low T. Just wondering if it could be from the Cholestyramine since it started after i started using cholestyramine. I don't take any other medications and never have. And for a review of the cholestyramine, I have found only certain brands by certain pharmaceutical companies to work for me. But when i take it regularly it has been a life saver.
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