Compare Questran vs. alosetron
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Reduces diarrhea in women with severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Lotronex (alosetron) is good add-on treatment for severe diarrhea in women with IBS, but shouldn't be used in men or those with constipation-dominant IBS.
Upsides
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- Good alternative if nothing else has worked to control your diarrhea.
- Has fewer side effects than other medicines used to treat diarrhea related to IBS.
Downsides
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- May be expensive if not covered by your insurance.
- Only treats diarrhea in women with IBS. Not a good choice if you have constipation related to IBS or are a male with IBS.
Used for
- Hypercholesterolemia; Adjunct Pruritus of skin
- Associated with partial biliary obstruction
- Bile acid malabsorption syndrome Familial hypercholesterolemia - heterozygous Hardened arteries (atherosclerosis)
- Irritable bowel syndrome with severe diarrhea in women
Dosage forms
- Liquid
- Pill
Price
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Side effects
The Questran (Cholestyramine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
4possible side effects
- Constipation16%
- Stomach pain6%
- Diarrhea2%
- Hemorrhoid bleeding2%
Risks and risk factors
No information currently available
- Serious gastrointestinal problems
- Daily doses higher than 1 mg
- Constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome