Questran Side Effects

Common side effects with Questran include loss of appetite, diarrhea, burping, and unexplained rash. Rare side effects include teeth problems, diverticulitis, or allergic reaction. You should notify your healthcare provider immediately if you experience bloody or black, tarry stools; unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; difficulty swallowing; or severe stomach pain with nausea or vomiting. These Questran side effects may require immediate medical attention.

Questran Medicine

An Introduction to Questran Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Questran^® (cholestyramine). However, not everyone who takes the medicine will experience side effects; in fact, most people tolerate the drug well. When people do develop Questran side effects, they are generally minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.

(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Questran. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Questran side effects with you.)

Common Side Effects of Questran

Questran has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, side effects are always documented and compared to those that occurred in a similar group of people not taking the medicine. Based on these studies, the most common Questran side effect was constipation.

Other less common side effects include but are not limited to:

Stomach discomfort or pain
Gas
Nausea or vomiting
Burping
Decrease or loss of appetite
Indigestion or heartburn
Diarrhea
Osteoporosis
Unexplained rash
Unexplained bleeding.

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