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How to Take Welchol
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How to Take Welchol
Welchol™ (colesevelam HCl) should be taken as directed by your physician. Welchol is dosed at 6 tablets per day (either as 3 tablets twice daily, or 6 tablets once daily, taken with meals and a liquid).
Although 6 pills may seem like a lot, keep in mind that Welchol is a safe way to effectively lower your blood glucose and/or bad cholesterol. Unlike other type 2 diabetes or cholesterol medications, Welchol does not enter your bloodstream. Your liver or kidneys are not needed to make Welchol work or to remove Welchol from your body. Taking Welchol as prescribed by your physician gives you an opportunity to help reach your blood glucose and/or LDL-C goals.