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    • COLESEVELAM HCL (Generic for WELCHOL)

COLESEVELAM (koh le SEV e lam) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet. It is also used in combination with diet and exercise to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.


COLESEVELAM HCL (Generic for WELCHOL) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Tinidazole 500mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: When Alcohol is taken by patients receiving Tinidazole, an extremely unpleasant reaction can occur. This reaction includes flushing, throbbing headache, nausea, vomiting, sweating, thirst, and other effects that may last from 30 minutes to several hours. You should not drink alcoholic beverages or use medicines that contain a large amount of alcohol while taking Tinidazole. Also continue to avoid Alcohol for about 3 days after stopping Tinidazole.
    Notes for Professionals: Avoid alcohol and preparations containing ethanol or propylene glycol during tinidazole therapy and for 3 days after because abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing may occur.

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