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Reviewer: johnladydi3, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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So far have not had any pains with this medication. Could not take statins. Is awfully hight for one on Social Security, even with insurance.
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Reviewer: pattyg, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I am 60,female. My Dr. wanted me to take WELCHOL and I have for about 4 mos. I am getting terrible back leg pain. I have Fibromyalgia and that pain is totally different from this pain. Anyone who has Fibro knows, there is no pain like IT! No pain in shoulder blades, as I have read from others who take WELCHOL. With Fibro, pain hits every muscle, thank goodness not usually all at the same time!
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Reviewer: miasmom, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I had severe back pain between my shoulders. I stayed on this for 7 months and pain kept getting worse. Cholesterol down some, but still high. I stopped taking this, & within 3 days-no pain!!
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Reviewer: antsy, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Seems to cause heartburn. I also take Rowasa. Exercise. It lowers the cholesterol but the heartburn scares me.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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