Why WELCHOL* (Colesevelam hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of WELCHOL: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.74)
(based on 43 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** WELCHOL
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blood cholesterol increased* | 14 |
| 2 | Blood cholesterol* | 3 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of WELCHOL **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constipation | 14 |
| 2 | Dyspepsia | 8 |
| 3 | Flatulence | 7 |
| 4 | Muscular weakness | 6 |
| 5 | Abdominal distension | 5 |
| 6 | Nausea* | 5 |
| 7 | Discomfort | 5 |
| 8 | Tinnitus | 5 |
| 9 | Muscle spasms | 4 |
| 10 | Headache* | 4 |
| 11 | Pain* | 4 |
| 12 | Fatigue* | 3 |
| 13 | Weight increased | 3 |
| 14 | Abdominal pain | 2 |
| 15 | Dizziness | 2 |
| 16 | Gait disturbance | 2 |
| 17 | Abdominal pain upper | 2 |
| 18 | Musculoskeletal discomfort | 2 |
| 19 | Myalgia* | 2 |
| 20 | Diarrhoea* | 2 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for WELCHOL
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Colesevelam hydrochloride (Colesevelam, Cholestagel, Welchol)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com