Dosing Information for Colestipol
The dose of colestipol your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, such as:
- The form of colestipol (tablets versus granules)
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be taking.
As with any drug, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with colestipol. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience problems. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider. Most people do not stop taking this medication because of side effects.
The most common reactions to colestipol include:
(Click Side Effects of Colestipol to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report to your healthcare provider.)
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