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LoCHOLEST is a bile acid reducer which is a kind of cholesterol/lipid lowering agent (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Bile acid reducer

Brands

Questran • Prevalite

Generic Drug

Cholestyramine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Passing gas
Burping
Flatulence
Heartburn
Fatigue
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Fatty stool
Rash
Reduced appetite

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