Colestid Flavored

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Avoid taking other medicines at the same time you take colestipol. Taking colestipol can make it harder for your body to absorb certain drugs, making them less effective. Take your other medicines at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after you take colestipol.

Avoid constipation by drinking 8 to 12 full glasses (8 ounces each) every day while taking colestipol. Ask your doctor before using a laxative or stool softener.

Applies to colestipol: oral powder for suspension, oral tablet

Along with its needed effects, colestipol (the active ingredient contained in Colestid Flavored) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking colestipol:

• Black, tarry stools
• stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking colestipol:

• Constipation

• Loss of weight (sudden)

Some side effects of colestipol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Belching
• bloating
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea or vomiting
• stomach pain

Applies to colestipol: oral granule for reconstitution, oral tablet

General

The most frequently reported side effects were gastrointestinal in nature and included constipation, abdominal pain, and abdominal discomfort.[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Constipation, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort
Common (1% to 10%): Hematochezia, hemorrhoid hemorrhage, abdominal distention, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Belching, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, hemorrhoids
Frequency not reported: Indigestion[Ref]

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Rash
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Urticaria, dermatitis[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Migraine, sinus headache, headache
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dizziness
Rare (less than 0.1%): Drowsiness
Frequency not reported: Light-headedness

Cardiovascular

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Angina pectoris, tachycardia[Ref]

Other

Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Chest pain, peripheral edema, asthenia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Vertigo
Frequency not reported: Serum phosphorus increased, serum chloride increased, serum sodium decreased, serum potassium decreased, weakness[Ref]

Hepatic

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, ALT increased, AST increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Common (1% to 10%): Arthritis, arthralgia, back pain, musculoskeletal pain, pain in extremity[Ref]

Metabolic

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Appetite decreased
Frequency not reported: Anorexia[Ref]

Psychiatric

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Insomnia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Anxiety[Ref]

Respiratory

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dyspnea
Frequency not reported: Shortness of breath[Ref]

Some side effects of Colestid Flavored may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

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