Prevalite is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol and itching caused by partial biliary obstruction. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works and offers information on its uses, effects, and dosing guidelines.
Common Prevalite side effects may include gas, stomach discomfort, and diarrhea. This eMedTV page also lists serious side effects that require medical attention, as well as rare but possible problems that may occur, such as joint pain or weight loss.
Prevalite uses include the treatment of high cholesterol and itching caused by partial biliary obstruction. This eMedTV article explains these uses in more detail, discusses uses for the drug in children, and describes off-label uses.
This eMedTV segment offers Prevalite dosage guidelines and tips for taking the medicine. The suggested starting dose is one packet or one level scoopful once or twice a day, taken at the same time every day with meals.
Potential Prevalite drug interactions may include digoxin, thyroid medicines, and ezetimibe. As this eMedTV article explains, these interactions can cause the drugs to bind in the intestines and decrease their absorption into the body.
The most commonly reported side effect of Prevalite is constipation. This page of the eMedTV library offers other Prevalite precautions and warnings, including other potential side effects that may occur and who should not take the medication.
As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, the connection between Prevalite and pregnancy has not been studied in humans. In pregnant animal studies, however, the drug was shown to potentially cause harm to the fetus.
There are two forms of generic Prevalite available: Cholestyramine powder and Cholestyramine Light powder. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at these generic forms of the drug and the various strengths available.
Prevalite alternatives may include other bile acid sequestrants or other types of cholesterol medicines. As this eMedTV resource explains, other cholesterol drugs may include statins, fibrates, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, and niacin.
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