Welchol and myalgia Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Welchol Side Effects Report #6018765-4
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 10, 2008. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 154.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, heart rate irregular and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , depression , heart rate increased, heart rate irregular, myalgia, pain in extremity, restless legs syndrome, somnolence. Welchol dosage: 3750 MG (1875 MG,BID), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, METFORMIN, CARTIA, SINGULAIR. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5838449-2
Welchol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2008. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, pain . Welchol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5902369-5
Welchol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 17, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 242.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, pain . Welchol dosage: 3750 MG (1875 MG, BID), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, MICARDIS, ECOTRIN, ISMO, LANTUS. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5812869-4
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, myalgia, pain in extremity, retching. Welchol dosage: 2500 MG (1250 MG, BID), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PRINIVIL, METAMUCIL. Patient recovered.


Welchol Side Effects Report #5892122-3
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 18, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome  and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , myalgia. Welchol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5444992-0
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 176.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , myalgia. Welchol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5588182-X
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 09, 2008. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, arthropathy, fatigue, influenza like illness, muscular weakness, myalgia, unevaluable event. Welchol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5857649-9
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 25, 2008. Female patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, back pain , bone pain, gait disturbance, hypersensitivity, incorrect dose administered, muscle spasms, myalgia, pain in extremity. Welchol dosage: 625 MILLIGRAMS BOTTLE CONSUMED/USED 180 TABLETS. Patient recovered.