Colestid Orange Granules (Colestipol)

Drug Description : Colestid Orange Granules are used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood in combination with diet. Take Colestid Orange Granules exactly as instructed by your doctor. Colestid Orange Granules should be mixed with liquids such as flavored drinks, orange juice, water, or tomato juice. Taking Colestid Orange Granules with carbonated beverages can cause stomach or intestinal discomfort. Colestid Orange Granules can also be mixed with pulpy fruit (crushed peaches, pears, or pineapple), fruit cocktails, and soups with a high liquid content (such as chicken noodles). To take Colestid Orange Granules with drinks measure at least 3 ounces of liquid in a glass, add the prescribed dose of Colestid Orange Granules and stir until completely mixed (granules will not dissolve). After drinking the mixture, add more liquid to the glass, swirl it around, and drink to make sure you drink all of the medicine in the glass not take Colestid Orange Granules if you are allergic to any ingredient in Colestid. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant while using Colestid Orange Granules. Talk to your doctor about breastfeeding while taking Colestid Orange Granules. Colestid Orange Granules interfere with the absorption of vitamins A, D, and K and can affect the mother and the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you have an underactive thyroid gland, diabetes, nephrontic syndrome (a kidney disease), dysproteinemia (a blood disease), obstructive liver disease, or alcoholism before taking Colestid Orange Granules. Talk to your doctor about being on a diet plan that stresses low-cholesterol foods and weight loss. Tell your doctor about all prescription and non prescription medications that you use before taking Colestid Orange Granules. Some medicines interact. If you accidentally inhale Colestid Orange Granules they can cause serious effects. To prevent this, never take them in their dry form. Instead, always mix Colestid Orange Granules with water or other liquids before you take them. Have your cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked regularly while you are taking Colestid Orange Granules. Colestid Orange Granules can cause constipation. You may need to adjust your fluid and fiber intake to prevent constipation. A stool softener may also be needed occasionally. People with coronary artery disease must be especially careful to avoid constipation. Seek emergency medical attention if you experience any signs of an allergic reaction to Colestid Orange Granules such as: rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. Less serious side effects include constipation and worsening of hemorrhoids. Storage : Store Colestid Orange Granules at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Precaution : Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant while using Colestid Orange Granules. Talk to your doctor about breastfeeding while taking Colestid Orange Granules. Colestid Orange Granules interfere with the absorption of vitamins A, D, and K and can affect the mother and the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you have an underactive thyroid gland, diabetes, nephrontic syndrome (a kidney disease), dysproteinemia (a blood disease), obstructive liver disease, or alcoholism before taking Colestid Orange Granules. Talk to your doctor about being on a diet plan that stresses low-cholesterol foods and weight loss. Tell your doctor about all prescription and non-prescription medications that you use before taking Colestid Orange Granules. Some medicines interact.