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    Bile Acid Sequestrants for High Cholesterol

    Bile Acid Sequestrants for High Cholesterol



    Examples

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Locholest, Prevalite cholestyramine
    Welchol colesevelam
    Colestid colestipol

    Sequestrants are sometimes called bile acid resins or gels.



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