Welchol and dyspnoea Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Welchol Side Effects Report #6067124-7
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 23, 2009. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, dyspnoea, foreign body trauma, hypothyroidism, oesophageal stenosis. Welchol dosage: 3750 MG (1250 MG, TID), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN, ASPIRIN, DOXAZOSIN, DEXAMETHASONE, VITAMIN D, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D, WARFARIN, VYTORIN. Patient recovered.

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 #5699292-0
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 26, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypertension and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioedema, dyspnoea, flushing, rash . Welchol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENICAR, AVAPRO. Patient recovered.


Welchol Side Effects Report #5781158-9
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 09, 2008. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioedema, dyspnoea, flushing, rash . Welchol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENICAR, AVAPRO, CLONIDINE. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #6083141-5
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2009. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 189.0 lb, was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , dyspnoea, pruritus, urticaria. Welchol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.