Cholestyramine light and Nexium drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Cholestyramine light (cholestyramine) and Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium). Common drug interactions include cystitis among females and anhedonia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Cholestyramine light and Nexium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cholestyramine light?

Cholestyramine light has active ingredients of cholestyramine. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 297 Cholestyramine light users. Check the latest studies of Cholestyramine light.

What is Nexium?

Nexium has active ingredients of esomeprazole magnesium. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 245,678 Nexium users. Check the latest studies of Nexium.

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On Aug, 22, 2026

13 people who take Cholestyramine light and Nexium together, and have interactions are studied.

Cholestyramine light and Nexium drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Cholestyramine Light and Nexium, by gender? *:

female:

Cystitis (inflammation of the wall of the bladder)
Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
Tubulointerstitial nephritis (a form of nephritis affecting the interstitium of the kidneys surrounding the tubules)
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
Weight increased
Abdominal pain
Acute sinusitis
Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis)

male:

Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Anxiety
Bone density decreased
Emotional distress
Hand fracture
Hospitalisation
Jaw fracture
Pain
Platelet count decreased

What are the common drug interactions of Cholestyramine Light and Nexium, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Anxiety
Bone density decreased
Emotional distress
Hand fracture
Jaw fracture
Pain

40-49:

Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (involves fibrosis of skin, joints, eyes due to kidney disease)

50-59:

Abdominal pain
Acute sinusitis
Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Arthropathy
Asthma
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
Breast mass
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
Bronchospasm (spasm of bronchial smooth muscle producing narrowing of the bronchi)

60+:

Chronic kidney disease
Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
Platelet count decreased
Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder)
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
Tubulointerstitial nephritis (a form of nephritis affecting the interstitium of the kidneys surrounding the tubules)
Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis)
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
Chills (felling of cold)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 23.08%
Osteoporosis Post-Menopausal (weak bone with possibility to break after stopped menstrual cycles): 2 people, 15.38%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 15.38%
Inflammation: 2 people, 15.38%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 15.38%
Fungal Infection: 2 people, 15.38%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 15.38%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 15.38%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Depression: 2 people, 15.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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