Does Alendronate Sodium And Cholecalciferol Interact with Cholestyramine Light?
CDI records a moderate classification for Alendronate Sodium And Cholecalciferol and Cholestyramine Light. The stored summary is: Bile acid sequestrant that may impair the absorption of cholecalciferol. Additional vitamin D supplementation should be considered. The mechanism involves impairs absorption of cholecalciferol. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Alendronate Sodium And Cholecalciferol Class
- Vitamin D
- Cholestyramine Light Class
- Bile Acid Sequestrant
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Impairs absorption of cholecalciferol
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Alendronate Sodium And Cholecalciferol and your doctor is considering prescribing Cholestyramine Light (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider