Colestid and Januvia drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Colestid (colestipol hydrochloride) and Januvia (sitagliptin phosphate). Common drug interactions include renal failure among females and asthenia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Colestid and Januvia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Colestid?

Colestid has active ingredients of colestipol hydrochloride. It is often used in irritable bowel syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 2,233 Colestid users. Check the latest studies of Colestid.

What is Januvia?

Januvia has active ingredients of sitagliptin phosphate. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 72,818 Januvia users. Check the latest studies of Januvia.



On Jul, 05, 2026

27 people who take Colestid and Januvia together, and have interactions are studied.

Colestid and Januvia drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Colestid and Januvia, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  2. Abdominal pain upper
  3. Chronic kidney disease
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  5. Vomiting
  6. Chills (felling of cold)
  7. Hyperparathyroidism secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary)
  8. Nephrogenic anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease)
  9. Nephropathy (damage to or disease of a kidney)
  10. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)

male:

  1. Asthenia (weakness)
  2. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  3. Atypical pneumonia (acute respiratory disease marked by high fever and coughing)
  4. Blood bilirubin increased
  5. Blood glucose increased
  6. Blood pressure decreased
  7. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  8. Chest pain
  9. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
  10. Constipation

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Abdominal pain upper

40-49:

  1. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)

50-59:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Back pain
  3. Constipation
  4. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  6. Vomiting
  7. Abdominal discomfort
  8. Abdominal pain upper
  9. Anxiety disorder
  10. Asthenia (weakness)

60+:

  1. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  2. Asthenia (weakness)
  3. Nephropathy (damage to or disease of a kidney)
  4. Pain
  5. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
  6. Rash
  7. Vomiting
  8. Abdominal adhesions (inflammation of abdomen)
  9. Abdominal discomfort
  10. Abdominal pain upper

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Cholesterol: 8 people, 29.63%
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 22.22%
  3. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 14.81%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 14.81%
  5. Thyroid Diseases: 3 people, 11.11%
  6. Pain: 3 people, 11.11%
  7. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 11.11%
  8. Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 3 people, 11.11%
  9. Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 3 people, 11.11%
  10. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 11.11%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on colestipol hydrochloride and sitagliptin phosphate (the active ingredients of Colestid and Januvia, respectively), and Colestid and Januvia (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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.

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