Reviewer: ajd, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Due to bladder cancer, I have a neo bladder which is made from 50cms of small bowel. Eight months post surgery, I had daily diarrea issues. My Gastroenterologist recommended Colestipol and I've been on it twice daily for 30 days and have seen a dramatic improvement. I can go out for extended periods of time again without the need of a close bathroom.

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Due to bladder cancer, I have a neo bladder which is made from 50cms of small bowel. Eight months post surgery, I had daily diarrea issues. My Gastroenterologist recommended Colestipol and I've been on it twice daily for 30 days and have seen a dramatic improvement. I can go out for extended periods of time again without the need of a close bathroom.
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Reviewer: shorde, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I haven't even been taking this for 1 month yet but I can def. tell the difference. I had my gallbladder removed after having my 2nd baby and a year later was having diarrhea still. My diarrhea wasn't every day but it was enough to make you mad. Every time I would try to go somewhere I would have to turn around and come home. I couldn't wear my seatbelt in the car. And if I knew I had ... Show Full Comment

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I haven't even been taking this for 1 month yet but I can def. tell the difference. I had my gallbladder removed after having my 2nd baby and a year later was having diarrhea still. My diarrhea wasn't every day but it was enough to make you mad. Every time I would try to go somewhere I would have to turn around and come home. I couldn't wear my seatbelt in the car. And if I knew I had to go somewhere later in the day, I just wouldn't eat all day bc I knew it would make me go to the bathroom. I finally called and asked my Dr. for something and this is what he gave me. I am supposed to take 1 pill twice a day and they are 1GM. I do just fine with taking one almost every other day. I started off doing this bc I didn't want to get constipated. So far this is as often as I have had to take it. I am really enjoying being able to take my 2 little girls out and about during the day now!
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Reviewer: bndove26, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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After pregnancy and birth of my child I had to have my gallbladder removed due to it being diseased and having stones. Since then I have had cronic diahrrea and it was controling my life.. The doctor prescribed colestipol. For the most part it works.. I take 3 capsules a day but if I miss a dose the diahrrea comes back. I still have my bad days probably once to twice a week of running to the bat ... Show Full Comment

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After pregnancy and birth of my child I had to have my gallbladder removed due to it being diseased and having stones. Since then I have had cronic diahrrea and it was controling my life.. The doctor prescribed colestipol. For the most part it works.. I take 3 capsules a day but if I miss a dose the diahrrea comes back. I still have my bad days probably once to twice a week of running to the bathroom but at least it isn't everyday..
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Reviewer: Marco, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I had parts of small and large intestine removed, therefore inhibiting my bile absorbtion. The excess bile in my intestines led to many trips to the bathroom. I started taking Questran, which is a powder and it worked OK once I found the correct dosage. Just started taking Colestipol pills, 2 mgs 2x/day, which is easier to take than powder. Works great, no problems, going out with family and f ... Show Full Comment

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I had parts of small and large intestine removed, therefore inhibiting my bile absorbtion. The excess bile in my intestines led to many trips to the bathroom. I started taking Questran, which is a powder and it worked OK once I found the correct dosage. Just started taking Colestipol pills, 2 mgs 2x/day, which is easier to take than powder. Works great, no problems, going out with family and frieds...glad I found it. Ask your Dr for it.
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Reviewer: h2oby, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)

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anyone notice a change of smell with this drug?

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anyone notice a change of smell with this drug?
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