colestipol, Colestid (cont.)

Pharmacy Author:

Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD

Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD

Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99.

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Jay W. Marks, MD

Jay W. Marks, MD

Jay W. Marks, MD, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

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PREGNANCY: There are no adequate studies of colestipol in pregnant women. Since colestipol is not absorbed into the body it is not expected to have much effect on the fetus. However, colestipol is known to interfere with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, and K), which may lead to deficiencies even with supplementation.

NURSING MOTHERS: Colestipol may interfere with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, and K), which may lead to deficiencies even with supplementation. Since colestipol is not absorbed into the body it is not expected to be secreted in breast milk.

SIDE EFFECTS: The most common adverse effect is constipation. Abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, dizziness, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting occur less frequently. Rarely, ulcers, reduced absorption of nutrients, fatty stools, and stomach or intestinal bleeding may occur.

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