Reviewer: 75 or over on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I was increased to 4 tab per day and having indigestion. abdominal distention

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I was increased to 4 tab per day and having indigestion. abdominal distention
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Reviewer: Rich, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Unable to take statins because of side effects. Doctor prescribed Welchlor powder. Took for one month and stopped because of side effects including muscle pains, shortness of breath, chest, stomach and back pain. Been off for two weeks and muscle pains have gone away, but still have stomach, chest, back pain and just not feeling good. Doctor says to give it another week or so and see if I feel ... Show Full Comment

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Unable to take statins because of side effects. Doctor prescribed Welchlor powder. Took for one month and stopped because of side effects including muscle pains, shortness of breath, chest, stomach and back pain. Been off for two weeks and muscle pains have gone away, but still have stomach, chest, back pain and just not feeling good. Doctor says to give it another week or so and see if I feel better. If not he wants me to do a cardiac work up. Felt fine before I started this drug.
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Reviewer: Panda, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been using WelChol since Aug 2007 and have had no problems. I currently take 3 tablets per day. I am prescribed to take them twice a day, but usually forget at night since this is the only Rx I would take at night. My total cholesterol was 256 and this brings it down to an average of 200. I really have not changed my diet as I should. Also, if I was consistent with the twice a day plan, I w ... Show Full Comment

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I have been using WelChol since Aug 2007 and have had no problems. I currently take 3 tablets per day. I am prescribed to take them twice a day, but usually forget at night since this is the only Rx I would take at night. My total cholesterol was 256 and this brings it down to an average of 200. I really have not changed my diet as I should. Also, if I was consistent with the twice a day plan, I would expect the numbers to drop below 200. I scored this lower for the Ease of Use category due to the 6 pills a day Rx. The pills are no bigger than 600mg Motrin. I unfortunatley have to change due to my insurance copay for Name Brand has doubled and I need to try a generic alternative which does not enter my blood.
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Reviewer: Kathy, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I started taking WelChol in Nov for High Cholesterol. 3 months later was down at a normal level. The only side effects I have had is being really gassy. I do find it hard to remember to take the 3 pills with lunch and 3 pills with dinner everyday- since a big problem I have is skipping meals and eating a lot at 1 time. But, taking these pills is making me work on it. The pills are on the big ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking WelChol in Nov for High Cholesterol. 3 months later was down at a normal level. The only side effects I have had is being really gassy. I do find it hard to remember to take the 3 pills with lunch and 3 pills with dinner everyday- since a big problem I have is skipping meals and eating a lot at 1 time. But, taking these pills is making me work on it. The pills are on the big side - but, easy to swallow with water - no real taste to them. I do have to say I am glad I have Insurance since I have been on this medication. 3 months worth for over $100 with insurance.
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Reviewer: Patto, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I can't take statins. I take Welchol and Zetia and it keeps my cholesterol below 200. Even with good insurance, taking these two drugs is over $100 per month out of pocket, but then again I am saving big money on toilet paper since I no longer poop. I can't take Welchol within about 4 hours of my Coumadin or it renders the Coumadin ineffective, so I rated it low on the ease of use scale.

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I can't take statins. I take Welchol and Zetia and it keeps my cholesterol below 200. Even with good insurance, taking these two drugs is over $100 per month out of pocket, but then again I am saving big money on toilet paper since I no longer poop. I can't take Welchol within about 4 hours of my Coumadin or it renders the Coumadin ineffective, so I rated it low on the ease of use scale.
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