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Reviewer: caknitter, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I had severe problems with diarrhea for several years after my gallbladder was removed. Several doctors told me there was no solution to the problem; my endocrinologist suggested this, and it changed my life. Before, I was apprehensive about eating in a restaurant or going to someone's home for a meal. It has taken a little experimenting to adjust the dosage and frequency, but I've never taken a m
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Reviewer: SuzyTee, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Really, really works to prevent bile salt diarrhea. The problem is, this brand (Prevalite) doesn't taste very good. I have had a much better taste experience with Sandoz Cholestyramine Light, which actually tastes good.
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Reviewer: Theresa, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Had gall bladder out 5 years ago and on Prevalite ever since. Once a day, mixed into unsweetened iced tea. "Dumping syndrome" not the problem it used to be.
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Reviewer: Diane, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have been on the medication for one week and am having severe nausea and flatulence. Not quite sure if the Dr. put me on it for diarrhea after having my gallbladder removed or the fact that he suspects I have a bile duct blockage. I can probably put up with the flatulence but the nausea is debilitating.
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Reviewer: fireman2, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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bad taste and constipation
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