Lower Your Cholesterol with Locholest

Locholest is a drug used to treat patients who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, which is a type of fat. The main ingredient of this medication used to fight high cholesterol is cholestyramine. It is a key ingredient used in a dry powder to lower cholesterol located in the blood. When chrolestyramine is combined with bile acids in the intestines, it removes cholesterol from a patient's body through the patient's stool.

Even though Locholest is a dry powder, it must never be consumed by the patient in its dry form. Consuming this medicine improperly can cause major damage to patients. This medicine should be taken with water. It is recommended that patients continue to drink plenty of water (6 to 8 glasses) throughout the day (at least 8 ounces per glass). However, other liquids (noncarbonated beverages) can be used as a substitute if water is not readily available. The powder can also be mixed with soft food such as tomato or chicken noodle soup, cereals such as oak meal or corn flakes, applesauce and other crushed fruit. Patients should consult with their doctors on proper intake to avoid problems.

Safely handling Locholest

To avoid unnecessary side affects or some major adverse reactions patients should make sure they store Locholest at room temperature. The medication should be guarded against both heat and light. Also, it should be stored in a tightly closed container such as a plastic container with a tight lid. Also, patients should never take more than one dosage of Locholest at one time. If a dosage is skipped, the patient should take the dose as soon as possible. However if it is close to the time of the patient's next dosage, he or she should wait until the next appointed time. Locholest is normally taken at a minimum of one time to a maximum of six times a day.

Locholest side effects

Some side effects associated with Locholest are constipation, gas, and diarrhea. There have also been reported cases of nausea leading to vomiting. There have been reports of patients feeling a severe burning in their heart or chest. Emotional disorders such as anorexia has occurred. There have been complaints of bruising and bleeding. Sore peptic ulcers and allergic reactions have also been reported by patients who have taken Locholest. Fortunately, some side effects may disappear while in treatment. However, if side effects continue or if unusual side effects occur that was not listed above or stated by the doctor, patients should consult their physicians immediately. Because of the many side effects involved, patients should only use Locholest for the reason(s) prescribed by the doctor.