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Colestipol Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on October 24, 2024

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Constipation

Less Common Side Effects

  • Gas
  • Bloating
  • Stomach pain
  • Stomach cramps
  • Heartburn
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Colestipol serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Blockage in the digestive tract: severe constipation, severe stomach pain, blood in your stool
When do Colestipol possible side effects begin and end?
Time passed since treatment started:
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D
W
M
Risk of constipation
Risk of bloating or gas
Risk of nausea
If a line continues to the right, you'll likely keep experiencing this side effect once it starts.

Source: DailyMed

The following Colestipol side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Black, tarry stools

stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Constipation

Rare

Loss of weight (sudden)

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

Belching

bloating

diarrhea

dizziness

headache

nausea or vomiting

stomach pain

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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