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CHOLESTYRAMINE vs COLESTIPOL: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CHOLESTYRAMINE vs COLESTIPOL: Safety Overview

Metric CHOLESTYRAMINE COLESTIPOL
Total FAERS Reports 2,337 634
Deaths Reported 117 2
Death Rate 5.0% 0.3%
Hospitalizations 445 54
Average Patient Age 58.9 yrs 66.7 yrs
% Female Patients 65.6% 72.8%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Bryant Ranch Prepack ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued