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Questran 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

Locholest • Prevalite

Generic Drug

Cholestyramine

Side Effects

Common

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

Treats

Hyperlipidemia
Condition
High cholesterol
Condition
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Condition

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