Cholestyramine and flatulence Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Cholestyramine Side Effects Report #5150241-3
Cholestyramine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 09, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with ileectomy, malabsorption and was treated with Cholestyramine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, flatulence, food interaction. Cholestyramine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Cholestyramine Side Effects Report #4838865-1
Cholestyramine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastroenteritis radiation and was treated with Cholestyramine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, flatulence. Cholestyramine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVACHOL, PREDNISOLONE, TOPROL, ZANTAC, COLAZAL, LOMOTIL, CIPRO. Patient recovered.

Cholestyramine Side Effects Report #5776669-6
Cholestyramine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on May 28, 2008. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage and was treated with Cholestyramine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration, aspiration tracheal, bezoar, flatulence, impaired gastric emptying, intestinal obstruction, respiratory distress, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Cholestyramine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, LACTULOSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.