Timing of Cholestyramine v.s. meals

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Timing of Cholestyramine v.s. meals

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Should Cholestyramine be taken with, before, or after meals? And if before or after meals -- how long before or after?

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You will probably get 200 different opinions on this topic! I’ve been taking it for 4 years now. I take 8 packets a day, 4 about an hour after my first meal, and 4 in the pm about an hour after my last meal.

This works for me, and I’ve experimented with it over the years..

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Thank you, HockeyMom! This helps. I have to squeeze 5 meals/day into my husband's day. So knowing what works for you is really helpful.
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I would give the diet a chance before starting cholestyramine, if he's only been on the diet for 13 days.

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Post by LydiaS »

Oh. I just read this now, Tex!!!
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