Welchol and constipation Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Welchol Side Effects Report #5231599-3
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 22, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with total bile acids and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation , intestinal obstruction. Welchol dosage: 1875 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LIPITOR, RANITIDINE, ASPIRIN, CENTRUM SILVER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5956087-8
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 31, 2008. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 124.5 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, constipation , dysphagia, foreign body trauma. Welchol dosage: 3750 MG (3750 MG, QD), PER ORAL; 3750 MG (1875 MG, BID) PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FISH OIL, CALCIUM. Patient recovered.

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 #5835152-X
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 23, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation . Welchol dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Welchol Side Effects Report #5308434-8
Welchol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 23, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , blood magnesium decreased, blood pressure increased, constipation , eye haemorrhage, heart rate increased, malabsorption, thyroid disorder. Welchol dosage: unknown. 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.