Welchol and blood cholesterol increased Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Welchol Side Effects Report #4658584-4
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 04, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 234.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, high density lipoprotein decreased. Welchol dosage: 1250 MG BID, PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LEXAPRO, LISINOPRIL, ATENOLOL, AMBIEN, PROBENECID. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5301502-6
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 56 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: blood cholesterol increased, dyspepsia, gallbladder disorder, gallbladder polyp. Welchol dosage: 2500 MG (1250 MG, BID), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIURIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5292700-9
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , alanine aminotransferase decreased, blood cholesterol increased, high density lipoprotein increased, low density lipoprotein increased, nausea , platelet count increased, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Welchol dosage: 1250 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with VASOTEC, PROTONIX, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CLONIDINE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5502875-1
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 29, 2007. Female patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, condition aggravated, high density lipoprotein decreased, low density lipoprotein increased. Welchol dosage: 1875 MG 2 X DAY PO. Patient recovered.


Welchol Side Effects Report #5107250-X
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 07, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood glucose increased, blood triglycerides increased. Welchol dosage: MG PO. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #4848560-0
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 30, 2005. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 143.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood cholesterol increased, pancreatic neoplasm. Welchol dosage: 3750 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ESTRADIOL PATCH, TYLENOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #4909139-5
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 31, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 143.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood cholesterol increased, pancreatic neoplasm. Welchol dosage: 3750 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ESTRADIOL PATCH, TYLENOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #4982893-2
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2006. Male patient was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, condition aggravated, high density lipoprotein decreased, pancreatitis. Welchol dosage: 3750 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZETIA, LIPITOR, FISH OIL. Patient recovered.