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Medicines colesevelam hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

colesevelam hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can it raise triglycerides?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Triglyceride increases are recognised and blood results may require review.

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Colesevelam 625mg tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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