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My Gastro Doc Has Prescribed Cholestyramine For My IBS-D. Does Anyone Else Take This?

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Illinois City, IL
February 25
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A myPBCteam Member

Yes, it is constipating for me too, but since I tend toward diarrhea when my IBS flares, I'm hoping my body settles into a normal cycle for bowel movements. What is "normal"? LOL

March 12
A myPBCteam Member

I have the powder firm. Was told it “supposedly” helps with the itching. I seem to get constipated taking it

February 25

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