Cholestyramine and Disease progression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Disease progression is reported as a side effect among people who take Cholestyramine (cholestyramine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Tylenol, and have Colon cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Disease progression when taking Cholestyramine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,676 people who have side effects when taking Cholestyramine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cholestyramine?

Cholestyramine has active ingredients of cholestyramine. It is often used in diarrhea. eHealthMe is studying from 9,893 Cholestyramine users. Check the latest studies of Cholestyramine.

What is Disease progression?

Disease progression is found to be associated with 1,798 drugs and 2,257 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Disease progression.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

9,676 people reported to have side effects when taking Cholestyramine.
Among them, 53 people (0.55%) have Disease progression.

Could Cholestyramine cause Disease progression?

Among these 53 people:

What is the gender of people who have Disease progression when taking Cholestyramine? *

female: 63.04 %
male: 36.96 %

What is the age of people who have Disease progression when taking Cholestyramine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cholestyramine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Disease progression? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 22.64%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 20.75%
Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 15.09%
Constipation: 8 people, 15.09%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 7 people, 13.21%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 13.21%
Nausea And Vomiting: 7 people, 13.21%
Itching: 6 people, 11.32%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 11.32%
Abdominal Distension: 6 people, 11.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Colon Cancer: 7 people, 13.21%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 5 people, 9.43%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 9.43%
Pain: 4 people, 7.55%
Itching: 4 people, 7.55%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 7.55%
Depression: 4 people, 7.55%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 7.55%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 7.55%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 5.66%

* 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 cholestyramine (the active ingredients of Cholestyramine) and Cholestyramine (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.

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.

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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