Welchol and abdominal pain Patient Reports February 09, 2010

Welchol Side Effects Report #5556174-2
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 26, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , condition aggravated, constipation , diverticulum, irritable bowel syndrome , muscle injury, myopathy. Welchol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIDRIN, FISH OIL, LEVOTHYROXINE, POTASSIUM, LASIX, LEXAPRO, MECLIZINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #6115890-4
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2009. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , blood pressure increased, body temperature decreased, coeliac disease, cold sweat, dizziness , nausea , vision blurred. Welchol dosage: 2500 MG (1250 MG, BID), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5199931-7
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 20, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Welchol dosage: 1250 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with VASOTEC, PROTONIX, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CLONIDINE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5292700-9
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , alanine aminotransferase decreased, blood cholesterol increased, high density lipoprotein increased, low density lipoprotein increased, nausea , platelet count increased, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Welchol dosage: 1250 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with VASOTEC, PROTONIX, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CLONIDINE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Welchol Side Effects Report #5179403-6
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 29, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , nausea , renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Welchol dosage: 1875 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with VASOTEC, PROTONIX, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CLONIDINE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5932122-8
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2008. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , constipation , flatulence, swelling. Welchol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5020396-X
Welchol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 30, 2006. Female patient, 33 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , intestinal obstruction, procedural pain. Welchol dosage: 1250 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZYRTEC, NASONEX, FIBERCON, PEPCID AC, ORTHO TRI, IMODIUM A. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Welchol Side Effects Report #5645981-3
Welchol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 25, 2008. Female patient was treated with Welchol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , diarrhoea, vomiting. Welchol dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.