Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

High Cholesterol

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Rx

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Form:

Powder for Oral susp/PWD

CHOLESTYRAMINE (koe LESS tir a meen) treats high cholesterol. It may also be used to treat itching caused by high levels of bile acid in people with liver conditions. It works by removing bile acid from your body and decreasing the amount of bad cholesterol (such as LDL) in your blood. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.