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Does CHOLESTYRAMINE Cause Intestinal obstruction? 29 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 29 reports of Intestinal obstruction have been filed in association with CHOLESTYRAMINE (cholestyramine powder for suspension). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for CHOLESTYRAMINE.

29
Reports of Intestinal obstruction with CHOLESTYRAMINE
1.2%
of all CHOLESTYRAMINE reports
2
Deaths
24
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Intestinal obstruction From CHOLESTYRAMINE?

Of the 29 reports, 2 (6.9%) resulted in death, 24 (82.8%) required hospitalization, and 12 (41.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Intestinal obstruction Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Intestinal obstruction is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CHOLESTYRAMINE.

What Other Side Effects Does CHOLESTYRAMINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (399) Diarrhoea (281) Off label use (277) Product use in unapproved indication (199) Product solubility abnormal (193) Product taste abnormal (181) Product substitution issue (170) Constipation (160) Nausea (152) Product physical consistency issue (141)

What Other Drugs Cause Intestinal obstruction?

ADALIMUMAB (5,727) VEDOLIZUMAB (1,263) SEMAGLUTIDE (924) INFLIXIMAB (907) RISANKIZUMAB-RZAA (853) BEVACIZUMAB (686) LENALIDOMIDE (504) CLOZAPINE (484) OCTREOTIDE (463) USTEKINUMAB (459)

Which CHOLESTYRAMINE Alternatives Have Lower Intestinal obstruction Risk?

CHOLESTYRAMINE vs CHOLIC ACID CHOLESTYRAMINE vs CHONDROITIN CHOLESTYRAMINE vs CHONDROITIN \GLUCOSAMINE CHOLESTYRAMINE vs CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA CHOLESTYRAMINE vs CIALIS

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