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CHOLESTYRAMINE vs COLESEVELAM: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CHOLESTYRAMINE vs COLESEVELAM: Safety Overview

Metric CHOLESTYRAMINE COLESEVELAM
Total FAERS Reports 2,337 3,271
Deaths Reported 117 30
Death Rate 5.0% 0.9%
Hospitalizations 445 265
Average Patient Age 58.9 yrs 61.7 yrs
% Female Patients 65.6% 64.5%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 18, 2025
Manufacturer Bryant Ranch Prepack Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued