Welchol and abdominal distension Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Welchol Side Effects Report #5748863-1
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 12, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, flatulence, oesophageal pain. Welchol dosage: 2500 MG, PER ORAL; 1875 MG (625 MG, TID), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PROTONIX, BONIVA. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #6115890-4
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2009. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , blood pressure increased, body temperature decreased, coeliac disease, cold sweat, dizziness , nausea , vision blurred. Welchol dosage: 2500 MG (1250 MG, BID), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5851937-8
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 06, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with diarrhoea, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, blood triglycerides increased, carbohydrate antigen 125 increased, immune system disorder, malignant peritoneal neoplasm. Welchol dosage: PER ORAL, 3750 MG (1250 MG, TID). Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5932122-8
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2008. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , constipation , flatulence, swelling. Welchol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.