Colestyramine

[janetfolley]

I'm taking one sachet per day for PBC itching, as I have to take various tablets i can only drink the mixture first thing in morning. My question is how long after can I drink tea and breakfast after taking colestyramine.Thanks

[PBCRobert Partner]

I am nor aware of a time for food and drink- the cholestyramine reacts with bile acids as opposed to food. Many people, for example, are told to take one just before and just after breakfast- so that would suggest it's OK to eat straight after. (Would be nice to get rid of taste too!!)

[janetfolley in reply to PBCRobert]

Thank you for reply.. Looking at the info for colstyramine it's very confusing.

[butterflyEi]

Hi janetfolley

I used to take cholestyramine for the itch. 1 sachet before breakfast and 1 sachet after. It seems that food is okay however it is the time that you take medication such as URSO which needs to be time spaced. From what I remember it was 4 to 6 hours after but your pharmacist should be able to help you if you are unsure. You may also find that the patient information leaflet (PIL) will give some guidance.

[janetfolley in reply to butterflyEi]

Thank you for you info 🙂