Does Cholestyramine Light Interact with Chenodiol?
CDI records a contraindicated classification for Cholestyramine Light and Chenodiol. The stored summary is: Bile acid sequestering agent that decreases absorption of CHENODIOL in the intestine, resulting in decreased efficacy. Concomitant use should be avoided. The mechanism involves decreased intestinal absorption. 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
- Contraindicated
- Cholestyramine Light Class
- Bile Acid Sequestrant
- Chenodiol Class
- Bile Acid
- Management
- Do not take together
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Decreased intestinal absorption
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Cholestyramine Light and your doctor is considering prescribing Chenodiol (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 about alternative medications that do not interact with your current regimen
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider