What Is Colestipol Used For?

Colestipol as One Part of Treatment

Lowering cholesterol typically begins with lifestyle modifications. This includes a diet that is low in cholesterol (see Low Cholesterol Diet) and saturated fats, limited alcohol use, weight loss, and exercise. If lifestyle changes alone do not lower cholesterol levels enough, certain medications, such as colestipol, may be necessary.
 
Since colestipol can lower both total and LDL cholesterol levels, a person can decrease his or her risk of developing certain health problems in the future.
 

Is Colestipol Used for Children?

Colestipol has not been approved for use in children with high cholesterol.
 

Is Colestipol Used for Off-Label Reasons?

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend colestipol for treating something other than the conditions discussed in this article. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, there are no universally accepted off-label colestipol uses.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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