How effective is Welchol for Ibs (Irritable bowel syndrome)? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.4/5 Long term ratings: 3.6/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Welchol (colesevelam hydrochloride) is for Ibs and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 24 Welchol users and is updated continuously.
What is Welchol?
Welchol has active ingredients of colesevelam hydrochloride. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 11,309 Welchol users. Check the latest studies of Welchol.
What is Ibs?
Ibs (irritable bowel syndrome -chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating) is found to be associated with 1,274 drugs and 2,093 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ibs.
24 people are studied for taking Welchol in Ibs
Overall effectiveness (number of people):
Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):
Welchol effectiveness for Ibs (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 4
- moderate: 7
- high: 8
- very high: 4
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 3
- moderate: 5
- high: 4
- very high: 4
Gender of people who take Welchol for Ibs *:
- female: 70.83 %
- male: 29.17 %
Age of people who take Welchol for Ibs *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 16.67 %
- 30-39: 8.33 %
- 40-49: 8.33 %
- 50-59: 37.5 %
- 60+: 29.17 %
Who find Welchol more effective for Ibs?
Gender of people who take Welchol for Ibs *:
- female: 83.33 %
- male: 16.67 %
Age of people who take Welchol for Ibs *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 0.0 %
- 40-49: 0.0 %
- 50-59: 58.33 %
- 60+: 41.67 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Welchol?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Welchol safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Welchol (11,309 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Ibs (49,237 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on colesevelam hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Welchol) and Welchol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
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