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Welchol (colesevelam) is a bile acid sequestrant. It binds bile acids in the intestine, preventing their reabsorption. The liver responds by converting more cholesterol into new bile acids, which draws cholesterol out of the bloodstream and lowers LDL levels.

Yes. Welchol is FDA-approved as an adjunct therapy to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes when used alongside diet, exercise, and other diabetes medications. The exact mechanism behind its blood-sugar-lowering effect is not fully understood but is thought to involve altered bile acid signaling in the gut.

Welchol is available as a 625 mg tablet, typically taken three times daily with meals or six tablets once daily with a meal, and as an oral powder for suspension. Both forms should be taken with adequate fluid to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.

The most common side effects include constipation, indigestion, nausea, and flatulence. Taking Welchol with meals and drinking plenty of water can help reduce these effects. It does not cause muscle pain or liver toxicity the way some statins can, because it is not absorbed into the bloodstream.

Yes. Because Welchol binds substances in the intestine, it can reduce the absorption of certain drugs including cyclosporine, glipizide, glyburide, levothyroxine, olmesartan, and oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol. These medications should be taken at least four hours before Welchol to minimize the interaction.

Welchol is not appropriate for people with a history of bowel obstruction, those with serum triglycerides above 500 mg/dL, or individuals with a history of hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis. People with difficulty swallowing should use the oral suspension form rather than tablets.

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