Welchol and intestinal obstruction 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 #4898167-4
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 144.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intestinal obstruction, pain . Welchol dosage: 1250 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with LOTREL, SECTRAL, LOPID, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5020396-X
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 30, 2006. Female patient, 33 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , intestinal obstruction, procedural pain. Welchol dosage: 1250 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZYRTEC, NASONEX, FIBERCON, PEPCID AC, ORTHO TRI, IMODIUM A. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5855350-9
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2008. Female patient was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intestinal obstruction. Welchol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.