Bile Acid Sequestrant [EPC]: Side Effects & Safety Data for 3 Drugs
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Bile Acid Sequestrant [EPC] includes 3 drugs with a combined 6,242 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database. Compare their safety profiles, side effects, and outcomes below.
3
Drugs in Class
6,242
Combined Reports
All Bile Acid Sequestrant [EPC] Drugs Ranked by Reports
| Drug | Brand Name | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. | Death Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLESEVELAM | Colesevelam hydrochloride | 3,271 | 30 | 265 | 0.9% |
| CHOLESTYRAMINE | cholestyramine powder for suspension | 2,337 | 117 | 445 | 5.0% |
| COLESTIPOL | COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE | 634 | 2 | 54 | 0.3% |
Common Side Effects in Bile Acid Sequestrant [EPC] Drugs
| Side Effect | Reports | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Off label use | 1,575 | 9 |
| No adverse event | 918 | 0 |
| Drug ineffective | 658 | 18 |
| Diarrhoea | 537 | 11 |
| Constipation | 426 | 1 |
| Nausea | 312 | 1 |
| Product use in unapproved indication | 273 | 1 |
| Cough | 229 | 1 |
| Dyspnoea | 228 | 25 |
| Cerebrovascular accident | 222 | 1 |