Colestid
® (
colestipol) is a prescription medication that is used to
lower cholesterol in the body, including total
cholesterol and
LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol). Lowering the amount of cholesterol may help to prevent conditions such as
heart disease,
angina (chest pain),
stroke, or
heart attack. This medication should be used in combination with diet and exercise for the best effects.
Colestid is manufactured by Pfizer, Inc.
This medication is part of a class of drugs known as bile acid sequestrants.
It works by binding to bile acids in the intestines, preventing them from being reabsorbed back into the body. Bile acids are made in the liver from broken-down cholesterol. Therefore, removing these substances from your body helps to lower your blood cholesterol. Colestid can lower both total and LDL
cholesterol levels.
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