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Bile Acid Sequestrants

Bile acid sequestrants are used to treat high cholesterol. They work by removing bile acids from the body to lower cholesterol. They are also sometimes used to treat type 2 diabetes.

Why are bile acid sequestrants prescribed?

  1. High Cholesterol (79%)
  2. Diabetes Type 2 (21%)

Key takeaways

Bile acid sequestrants are used to treat high cholesterol, itching caused by liver disease, and Type 2 diabetes. These medications work by binding to bile acids in your intestines, which helps to remove cholesterol from your body. Bile acid sequestrants are available in oral forms, such as tablets and powders. Examples include colestipol (Colestid), cholestyramine (Prevalite), and colesevelam (Welchol). You can discuss which option might be right for you with your healthcare team.

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Prevalite (cholestyramine, cholestyramine light)

as low as$33
CHOLESTYRAMINE treats high cholesterol. It may also be used to treat itching caused by high levels of bile acid in people with liver conditions. It works by removing bile acid from your body and decreasing the amount of bad cholesterol (such as LDL) in your blood. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
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Colestid (colestipol)

as low as$26
COLESTIPOL treats high cholesterol. It works by removing bile acid from your body and decreasing the amount of bad cholesterol (such as LDL) in your blood. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
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Welchol (colesevelam)

as low as$52
Colesevelam (Welchol) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Colestid Flavored

as low as$454
COLESTIPOL treats high cholesterol. It works by removing bile acid from your body and decreasing the amount of bad cholesterol (such as LDL) in your blood. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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