Note: This document contains side effect information about colestipol. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Colestid Flavored.
Applies to colestipol: oral powder for suspension, oral tablet.
Serious side effects of Colestid Flavored
Along with its needed effects, colestipol (the active ingredient contained in Colestid Flavored) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking colestipol:
Rare
- Black, tarry stools
- stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking colestipol:
More common
- Constipation
Rare
- Loss of weight (sudden)
Other side effects of Colestid Flavored
Some side effects of colestipol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
- Belching
- bloating
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- headache
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach pain
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to colestipol: oral granule for reconstitution, oral tablet.
General
The most frequently reported side effects were gastrointestinal in nature and included constipation, abdominal pain, and abdominal discomfort.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Very common (10% or more): Constipation, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort
Common (1% to 10%): Hematochezia, hemorrhoid hemorrhage, abdominal distention, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Belching, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, hemorrhoids
Frequency not reported: Indigestion[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Rash
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Urticaria, dermatitis[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Angina pectoris, tachycardia[Ref]
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Migraine, sinus headache, headache
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dizziness
Rare (less than 0.1%): Drowsiness
Frequency not reported: Light-headedness
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Chest pain, peripheral edema, asthenia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Vertigo
Frequency not reported: Serum phosphorus increased, serum chloride increased, serum sodium decreased, serum potassium decreased, weakness[Ref]
Hepatic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, ALT increased, AST increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Common (1% to 10%): Arthritis, arthralgia, back pain, musculoskeletal pain, pain in extremity[Ref]
Metabolic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Appetite decreased
Frequency not reported: Anorexia[Ref]
Psychiatric
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Insomnia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Anxiety[Ref]
Respiratory
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dyspnea
Frequency not reported: Shortness of breath[Ref]
