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Cholesterol Medication that May Lower Blood Sugar
01/17/08
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After this week's newsletter story about medications that help lower cholesterol, I received an e-mail requesting more information about bile acid binding resins (also known as bile acid sequestrants). Specifically the writer wanted to know the names of some of the brands.
Some of the FDA approved bile acid binding resins currently available in the United States are:
- Colestid (generic name: colestipol)
- Locholest (generic name: cholestyramine)
- Questran (generic name: cholestyramine)
- Prevalite (generic name: cholestyramine)
- Welchol (generic name: colesevelam)
Bile acid binding resins may prove to have an extra benefit for people with diabetes. They may help lower blood sugar. If you would like to learn more about bile acid binding resins you can read this article from Yahoo! Health.
When it comes to any medication your doctor is your best resource. We hope this article helps prepare you for that conversation.