COLESEVELAM for Hypercholesterolaemia: Side Effects & Safety Data

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There are 144 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database where COLESEVELAM was used for Hypercholesterolaemia.

Most Reported Side Effects for COLESEVELAM

Side Effect	Reports	%	Deaths	Hosp.
Off label use	1,204	36.8%	2	36
No adverse event	911	27.9%	0	0
Constipation	230	7.0%	0	12
Drug ineffective	190	5.8%	0	77
Muscle spasms	180	5.5%	0	4
Incorrect dose administered	165	5.0%	0	4
Diarrhoea	159	4.9%	3	18
Drug administration error	154	4.7%	0	14
Cerebrovascular accident	141	4.3%	1	126
Cough	136	4.2%	0	3
Dyspnoea	124	3.8%	0	4
Chest discomfort	123	3.8%	0	1
Nasopharyngitis	122	3.7%	0	0
Atrial fibrillation	117	3.6%	0	0
Dysphonia	117	3.6%	0	2