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    • COLESTIPOL HCL (Generic for COLESTID)

    • QTY 500
    • 5 G
    • GRANULES
    • Near  77381

COLESTIPOL (koe LES ti pole) treats high cholesterol. It works by removing bile acid from your body and decreasing the amount of bad cholesterol (such as LDL) in your blood. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.


COLESTIPOL HCL (Generic for COLESTID) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Erythromycin 250mg, Oral tablet, gastro-resistant

    Interaction: Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
    Severity: Moderate
    Notes for Consumers: Although an interaction is possible, these drugs are often used together. Side effects from Caffeine may get worse if you take Erythromycin. Too much Caffeine can cause effects like nausea, nervousness, or sleeplessness. You may need to limit your Caffeine intake. Common foods and beverages containing caffeine include coffee, teas, colas and chocolate. Many non-prescription drugs and diet aids may also contain caffeine.
    Notes for Professionals: Inhibitors of the hepatic CYP4501A2, such as erythromycin, may inhibit the hepatic oxidative metabolism of caffeine. No specific management is recommended except in patients who complain of caffeine related side effects. In such patients, the dosage of caffeine containing medications or the ingestion of caffeine containing products may need to be reduced.

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