Cholestyramine Light 4 Gram Oral Powder Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Constipation
- Significant Constipation
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Stomach Cramps
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Gas
- Headache
- Skin Irritation Around The Anus
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Decrease In The Blood Clotting Protein Prothrombin
- Abnormal Absorption Of Food Nutrients In The Gastrointestinal Tract
- Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
- An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
- Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
- Bowel Movements Containing Much Fat
- Gallstones
- Osteoporosis, A Condition Of Weak Bones
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Abdominal Bloating
- Burping
- Decreased Appetite
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