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Can Welchol Be Taken While On Metoprolol, Warfarin And Lyrica?

I just started a new medication called Welchol... I take several different medications like, Warfarin, Celecoxib, Amitiza, Lyrica, Omeprazole Dr, Potassium CL, Metoprolol, Furosimide and over the counter vitamins. Are there any drug interactions with the new medicine?
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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Hello,

Welchol is a brand name of colaevelam. It is use for the treatment of increased cholesterol. It’s a commonly prescribed drug and you can safely take all of your routine drugs including Warfarin along with welchol. It won’t cause any drug interactions or any adverse effects.

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Can Welchol Be Taken While On Metoprolol, Warfarin And Lyrica?

Hello, Welchol is a brand name of colaevelam. It is use for the treatment of increased cholesterol. It’s a commonly prescribed drug and you can safely take all of your routine drugs including Warfarin along with welchol. It won’t cause any drug interactions or any adverse effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.