Welchol and condition aggravated Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Welchol Side Effects Report #5556174-2
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 26, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , condition aggravated, constipation , diverticulum, irritable bowel syndrome , muscle injury, myopathy. Welchol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIDRIN, FISH OIL, LEVOTHYROXINE, POTASSIUM, LASIX, LEXAPRO, MECLIZINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #4895700-3
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 12, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 211.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, post procedural complication. Welchol dosage: 1250 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with SPIRIVA, ALBUTEROL, COZAAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/03/2005.

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 #4935092-4
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 14, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, diverticulitis, facial palsy, hepatic steatosis. Welchol dosage: 3750 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, GLIMEPIRIDE, COSAMIN, VITAMIN, METAMUCIL, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, ALBUTEROL, ACCUHIST LA. 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.