Movicol and Questran drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Movicol (polyethylene glycol 3350) and Questran (cholestyramine). Common drug interactions include anaemia among females and bladder outlet obstruction among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Movicol and Questran. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 33 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Movicol?

Movicol has active ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 14,249 Movicol users. Check the latest studies of Movicol.

What is Questran?

Questran has active ingredients of cholestyramine. It is often used in diarrhea. eHealthMe is studying from 4,490 Questran users. Check the latest studies of Questran.

On Jul, 14, 2026

33 people who take Movicol and Questran together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Movicol and Questran, by gender? *:

female:

Anaemia (lack of blood)
Anuria (failure of the kidneys to produce urine)
Chills (felling of cold)
Drug-induced liver injury (diseases of the liver that are caused by physician-prescribed medications)
Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
Flank pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen)
Insomnia (sleeplessness)
Pain
Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
Pyelonephritis (inflammation of kidney caused by bacteria)

male:

Bladder outlet obstruction (urological condition where the urine flow from the urinary bladder through the urethra is impeded)
Hip fracture
Plasma cell myeloma (cancer that begins in plasma cells)
Abdominal pain
Acute myeloid leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts)
Bacterial diarrhoea
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
Ileus (a painful obstruction of the ileum or other part of the intestine)
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Vomiting

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

Bladder outlet obstruction (urological condition where the urine flow from the urinary bladder through the urethra is impeded)
Hip fracture
Drug-induced liver injury (diseases of the liver that are caused by physician-prescribed medications)
Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
Flank pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen)
Ileus (a painful obstruction of the ileum or other part of the intestine)
Insomnia (sleeplessness)
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Pain
Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 27 people, 81.82%
High Blood Cholesterol: 26 people, 78.79%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 25 people, 75.76%
Type 2 Diabetes: 25 people, 75.76%
Pain: 25 people, 75.76%
Itching: 25 people, 75.76%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 25 people, 75.76%
Enlarged Prostate: 25 people, 75.76%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 15.15%
Laxative Supportive Care: 2 people, 6.06%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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