Cholestyramine and Gas: What Users Say

• Swe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I started using this in June of this year after having chronic diarrhea for 5 plus years. This helped me after one use. I have issues with bloating and gas and have noticed hair loss. But I have gone from 70 lbs 1 year ago to 90 lbs today. I mix it with 2 T of orange Metamucil in a large glass. Starting with a small amount of water and then adding more water slowly. I also put about a 1/4 cup of orange juice with it. I feel for the others with chronic diarrhea. I didn't think it was a life worth living either. I wish you all the best."

• Mia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2016

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "The only problem I have is my bowels are not solid yet. I may need to take two doses, but they said to do the one packet first for a while. After I drink it, my stomach gurgles like crazy, and I still have a lot of gas at night, but the doctor said it could take time. No idea why my stomach gurgles after drinking the solution. I just put it in very cold water, and down it goes. Make sure you brush your teeth afterward."

• Bab...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2018

For Post-Cholecystectomy Diarrhea "I had my gallbladder removed in 2017. Was prescribed Prevalite but refused to take it because I wanted an “all-natural” remedy for the horrific diarrhea. I lost 20-25 pounds, and all of the natural remedies were not working. Started taking the meds 1x daily in the evening before dinner. I’ve gained back 10 pounds, but I have so much gas and bloating. I also take a fiber supplement in the morning and am wondering if anyone else takes fiber along with the medicine? I’m beginning to think I’m sensitive to something I’m eating or the fiber itself is making me so bloated and gassy. Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciated."

• noc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2023

For Post-Cholecystectomy Diarrhea "After suffering from periodic episodes of diarrhea after having my gallbladder removed years ago, I had hopes that cholestyramine would restore regularity and help me live a more normal life. No such luck. My dosage was 2 times a day, and I just felt worse, messed up the schedule for my other medications, and did not improve my intestinal issues at all. It affected me the exact same way Metamucil does-huge amounts of painful gas and explosive, unpredictable diarrhea with a weird gelatinous consistency. Yes, gross is exactly the word that comes to mind. My experience with this medication was altogether disappointing."

• Kee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2021

For Dumping Syndrome "It kept me from visiting the toilet after eating, but it also kept me from using the toilet for any BM at all! It caused belching and farting that smelled plain awful! I'll take my old problems back please..."