Welchol and blood potassium decreased Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Welchol Side Effects Report #6115858-8
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2009. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypothyroidism and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood potassium decreased, chest discomfort, dyspnoea, palpitations, treatment noncompliance. Welchol dosage: 3750 MG (1875 MG, BID), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, LEVOTHYROID, NEXIUM, VITAMIN, CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #6137715-3
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 16, 2009. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypothyroidism and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood potassium decreased, chest discomfort, dyspnoea, palpitations, treatment noncompliance. Welchol dosage: 3750 MG (1875 MG, BID), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, LEVOTHROID, NEXIUM, VITAMIN, CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5309319-3
Welchol side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 189.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood potassium decreased, headache , memory impairment, mental impairment, rash , visual disturbance. Welchol dosage: 1875 (#3-625MGTAB) MORNING + EVENING BY MOUTH. During the same period patient was treated with ALPRAZOLAM, AMLODIPINE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PIROXICAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.