Welchol diarrhea dose

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Avatar f tn I also regulate how much Welchol I take to control diarrhea vs. constipation.
Avatar n tn I new that after the surgery it would take some time to get back to normal (being able to eat and not have diarrhea). However, this is not my case-my diarrhea is if anything worse and more frequent. No certain foods cause it- one day I can eat something and have diarrhea, the next day eat the same thing and nothing. Sometimes it occurs immediately after I eat (before I've even finished my meal) and then other times it occurs the following morning.
Avatar n tn I have spent 25 years of my life living with daily diarrhea since they removed my gallbladder. I'm one of those people whos stomach needed the bile that was released after eatting. Is there a pill out there that releases what the gallbladder did to stop this?
401016 tn?1201451802 I would assume they're giving you welchol for diarrhea and the Ami for GI spasms. This is a combination that is given to many (or combinations like it) when someone is experiencing unexplained abdominal pain (perhaps due to spasms) and diarrhea. Ami is used fairly frequently in GI problems, so don't consider it a 'head med.' It is, but in this case it's probably being used to work on the receptors in your GI tract - not your head, although it will do that, too.
Avatar n tn I did not have any problems until then. I suffered with IBS for years until my Gastro doctor put me on Welchol and it is wonderful I take 3 pills a day and I can get anything I want and I don't have any IBS episodes anymore. I am not afraid to go out anywhere anymore. But I have another problem.
Avatar n tn My husband had his gall bladder removed three months ago and he still has almost daily diarrhea. He is careful with his diet and does not comsume too much fat. Does any one have any ideas on why and diet .
Avatar n tn Track to see if the bouts of diarrhea coincide with the intake of fatty/dairy. But if the diarrhea is too continuous check to see if the doc will give her something like bentyl which will slow down the 'fast transit' through the GI tract. If that doesn't help, consider a bile-binding resin like that mentioned above, or perhaps Welchol (sp?) which can function in the same capacity.
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Avatar n tn The doctors now have her on Welchol (4 dose daily), Megestrol (twice daily) Lomotil (4 dose daily) Reglan (4 dose daily), K-dor (1 dose daily), Zantac (3 dose daily), Flora Q2 (1 dose daily), Paxil (1 dose daily), and Vancomycin (4 dose daily). I have a clear understanding of the reasons for all of these drugs but the fact she went right back to feeling awful after getting home just doesn't seem to make sense to me. She continues to lose weight, she's still nauseated and still vomits.
Avatar f tn It turned out to be the welchol I had started on to decrease my cholesterol. I felt bloated, constipated, a little dizzy and a fast heart rate every late afternoon and evening. I was very fatigued and just felt lousy all over. I have to admit that the pressure feeling in the esophagus was the scarriest.
Avatar f tn Since I was about 5 months pregnant with my son, who is now 10 months old, I have been experiencing chronic diarrhea and stomach pain that has been getting progressively worse. My OB said it was probably gallbladder disease, as it it common in pregnant women, and I could have it removed after I recovered from childbirth. Two months ago I finally had my gallbladder removed, my ejection fraction rate was 13%, and thought I would finally have my life back.
Avatar n tn There is about a 5% incidence of watery diarrhea immediately following removal of the gallbladder that is thought to result from bile salt irritation in an empty GI tract. It usually responds well to resins that bind these bile salts (cholestyramine) so they can't irritate the intestine. Most commonly the intestine adapts such that these agents can be weaned off over several weeks.
Avatar f tn I also suffered horribly with diarrhea for about a year after, and eventually was put on Welchol to help. It also helped me to reduce the fried and fatty foods from my system.
Avatar m tn Can anyone explain to me why I still had a heart attack even while taking the following meds atenenol 50mg bid, HCTZ 25mg daily, zetia 40mg daily, plavix 25mg daily, welchol 625mg bid. Also what is the chance of a second heart attack My Aortic Valve, Tricuspid Valve, and my Mitral Valve are failing because they are stenotic and regurgitative. The Aortic valve is in the worst shape of the three they tell me. I have psoriatic arthritis and ankolosing spondylitis. all joints are involved.
Avatar f tn Barb, trade whatever you're eating for very low fat and stick to it. It's not going to change anything immediately, but it should help with the diarrhea. In the meantime do a couple of things. Online, google 'lnape and calcium' and see if you can help retard the bile by using calcium as described by lnape. Make sure you use the right type of calcium and take it at the time specified.
Avatar n tn I'm @ 8 mos post j-pouch takedown and am still having problems with nausea, diarrhea, cramps etc.. I ,m taking lomotil and metamucil and still go 16x's /day. I had a recent bout with pouchitis and took Cipro and Flagyl (and yogurt) . The Cipro made me feel normal again and reduced frequency to 5-7 x's a day- I felt good! When I came off the Cipro the high frequency diarrhea problem returned. I go every 6 hrs at about 4 trips per.
Avatar n tn Castor oil dose it work I am 37 weeks and 3 days is it safe dose it work and how do you take it ??
Avatar n tn Is there an over the counter medication you can give a dog for diarrhea and what is the dosage?
Avatar n tn Lipitor caused severe muscle weakness, Zetia caused all kind of digestive problems and Pravachol zapped my energy...my count actually went up 30 points while taking WelChol! My doctor is telling me that I have no other choices of medicine to lower my count (total 285, HDL 106 VLDL 21, LDL 188, Triglycerids 106.) My sister is having the same problem so I guess this problem is a family thing. I am really troubled by my doctor's lack of concern.
Avatar f tn I do not have control of my bowels with or without anti diarrhea meds. I have tried immodium and the dr. prescribed me welchol. I also have anti nausea meds he prescribed, anti spasmotic meds he prescribed, prevacid and he wants me to take align daily. I sometimes have to wear an adult diaper because I cannot get to the restroom in time. I soil myself at night. I know this is gross - but is there anyone else out there going through this? Do you think my Dr. is doing the right things?
Avatar n tn I take (2) 500mg of metformin at breakfast and supper. I also take powder welchol at supper. I would like to take my 1000mg of Januvia at bedtime to help lower my morning blood sugar readings that usually run in the 150's to 160, Any cons to taking the Januvia without food at bedtime?
Avatar f tn The doctors said my gall bladder was so diseased that it had to be removed immediately. Since the removal (5 years ago) I have had chronic diarrhea everyday, all day. I would say that I have at least 3 bowel movements a day and most days it is around 5. I'm wondering if there is anything I can do about this. I'm 23 now and I feel like I always need to be near a bathroom. This is no way to live. Is there any over-the-counter mediciations or supplements that I can take?
Avatar n tn How severe is the diarrhea, and what kind of dog do you have? If it's severe, meaning there isn't much stool but it's mostly water, your dog is in need of emergency care. If he's been squirting for several days, then it's something more serious than an upset tummy. Pepto tablets are a good place to start for a dog with an upset tummy or food-related diarrhea.
Avatar f tn I have constant yellow watery diarrhea, no matter what I eat. I am female 68 and colonoscopy found nothing. This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/200217'>Yellow liquid with bowel movements</a>.
Avatar n tn Since then, some 11 months ago, I have had chronic diarrhea, as often as 20 to 30 times per day. QOL sux especially as my life will not be a long one and being 'housebound' most of time due to this diarrhea is intolerable to say the least. I am B12 deficent, magnesium deficent. Vit D and calcium deficient, blah blah blah! I am getting injections and infusions etc. Also have lost some 16 kilos in weight as nothing stays in.
Avatar f tn I am curious if you tried cholestramine or welchol pills for detox? I use the welchol because I can't drink liquid meds.