Colestipol Contributions by ColleenO

This medicine can be used alone or in combination with another cholesterol-lowering agent. It is available in powder and tablet form. Follow a diet plan and exercise program as recommended by your healthcare provider. Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.

Powder:

• Mix with 1/2 cup of milk, fruit juice, or broth.

• May also mix with applesauce or crushed pineapple.

Tablet:

• Take this medicine one tablet at a time.

• Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

• Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.

Colestipol (Colestid) is used to lower cholesterol and other harmful types of cholesterol in the body.

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Colestipol decreases the production of LDL ("bad") cholesterol.

Colestipol (Colestid) is used to lower cholesterol and other harmful types of cholesterol in the body.

Colestipol decreases the production of LDL ("bad") cholesterol.