Colestipol hydrochloride and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Colestipol hydrochloride (colestipol hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Colestipol hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,014 people who have side effects when taking Colestipol hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Colestipol hydrochloride?

Colestipol hydrochloride has active ingredients of colestipol hydrochloride. It is often used in irritable bowel syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 1,151 Colestipol hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Colestipol hydrochloride.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,618 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

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On Aug, 15, 2026

1,014 people reported to have side effects when taking Colestipol hydrochloride.
Among them, 41 people (4.04%) have Constipation.

Could Colestipol hydrochloride cause Constipation?

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Colestipol hydrochloride when they have Constipation? *

What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Colestipol hydrochloride? *

female: 87.88 %
male: 12.12 %

What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Colestipol hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Colestipol hydrochloride? *

Aspirin: 8 people, 19.51%
Revlimid: 7 people, 17.07%
Gabapentin: 7 people, 17.07%
Pantoprazole: 5 people, 12.20%
Jakafi: 4 people, 9.76%
Meloxicam: 4 people, 9.76%
Vitamin B12: 4 people, 9.76%
Oxycodone And Acetaminophen: 4 people, 9.76%
Zolpidem Tartrate: 4 people, 9.76%
Amlodipine Besylate: 4 people, 9.76%

What are other side effects people have besides Constipation? *

Weight Decreased: 9 people, 21.95%
Drug Ineffective: 9 people, 21.95%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 19.51%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 17.07%
Weakness: 7 people, 17.07%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 14.63%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 14.63%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 12.20%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 5 people, 12.20%
Back Pain: 5 people, 12.20%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 9 people, 21.95%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 12.20%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 4 people, 9.76%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 4 people, 9.76%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 7.32%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 7.32%
Depression: 3 people, 7.32%
Pain: 3 people, 7.32%
Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 3 people, 7.32%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 4.88%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Colestipol hydrochloride) and Colestipol hydrochloride (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.

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