Colesevelam for Diarrhea, Chronic User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Welchol

Colesevelam has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 80 reviews for the treatment of Diarrhea, Chronic. 88% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 3% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Colesevelam

Lynne
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 2, 2022

"I had my gallbladder removed 4 years ago; I kept getting awful bouts of diarrhoea as many as 9 times a day . Dreadful wind and pain . Doctors didn’t have a clue. Friend told she thought I had acid bowel malabsorption and she suggested the colesevelam. I asked my G P he said it sounded as if I did and prescribed the powder which I find very difficult to drink as I also have sjogren's which causes a dry mouth. So I saw a consultant who did varies test and he prescribed the tablets. I cannot begin to tell you how much they have helped; I do needed them every day 2 tablets twice a day, if I don’t take them I get incontinent. They have helped me so so much, however my GP will not prescribe the tablets and they are costing me over £100 pounds a month !!"

10 / 10

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PeterHK
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 13, 2024

"No problems after gallbladder removal. Then, ~2 years ago, I was Rx’d amiodarone during an episode of what, at the time, was diagnosed as atrial fibrillation (2 years later, determined not Afib). The drug has many negative side effects. Stopped after 11 days because of bad ones. Two really bad ones: gait problems and chronic diarrhea. Life-altering. I used to go out daily for photography. No more. I’d not eat before going out and would still have problems. Finally, after telling my GI doc about it and how it was affecting my life, and taking me off certain beta-blockers, he recommended colesevelam. 2 in am, 2 in pm. He told me to take 2 hours after my other meds. I started with 1 morning and evening but still had breakthroughs. Now two in morning and evening, few problems (maybe a problem every 1 or 2 weeks). No negative side effects. Life-altering. (And I never should have been given amiodarone! Not Afib.)"

10 / 10

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Ali...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 1, 2022

"Since 2018 I have had severe diarrhea and been in & out of hospitals. I have seen 5 different gastro & lots of tests . Bile acid malabsorbtion diagnosed with after Sechat scan ... given colesevelam. Hopefully it will work , 2nd day now taking it ..."

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Sharo...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
February 23, 2013

Welchol (colesevelam) "Doctor said this will help my blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diarrhea. I also had gallbladder removed. It works. I'm 69 and plan to stay on it. Tired of looking for restrooms."

10 / 10

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old...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 17, 2012

Welchol (colesevelam) "After 11 years, one pill this morning. Just ate lunch, no diarrhea yet. Maybe I can start living again."

10 / 10

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Soccer...
October 27, 2014

Welchol (colesevelam) "Love Welchol...... Thanks to my family doctor I can feel normal again"

9 / 10

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Anonymous
September 21, 2011

Welchol (colesevelam) "Just had gallbladder removed, and then came the runs that won't stop for days. Started on Welchol, and 30 mins later I was normal. It's great."

10 / 10

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Jerem...
Taken for 10 years or more
March 25, 2020

"Had IBS-D for 25 years. Daily Welchol for the past nine years has cut diarrhea from five times a week to five times a YEAR."

10 / 10

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twink...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
August 8, 2019

"This drug colesevelam changed my life, I had been suffering with chronic diarrhea and it helps to keep it manageable, without it I live in the bathroom regardless of what I eat."

10 / 10

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jodie...
November 13, 2009

Welchol (colesevelam) "This pill is not taking away my Irritable Bowel Syndrome but it gives me loads of energy. I LOVE IT."

10 / 10

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KHano
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 29, 2020

"colesevelam is a miracle drug for chronic Crohn’s Disease!"

10 / 10

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Nibby
Taken for 1 to 2 years
April 1, 2019

"I’ve had leakage from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and this is the only med to stop diarrhea safely. Anti diarrhea meds make me so constipated."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 10 years or more
March 7, 2022

"Couldn't imagine life without it after Surgery for Crohn's Disease. Been on Welchol for 15 years."

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mememe
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 30, 2018

"Starting working after 2 or 3 days following 15 months of chronic diarrhoea. (post surgery). I take 3 a day."

10 / 10

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Fred
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 20, 2022

"I take two 650mg tablets in the morning before breakfast and I have had good results controlling diarrhea"

10 / 10

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steve
Taken for less than 1 month
January 12, 2020

"does not work for my colitis"

1 / 10

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