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Is There A Bearable Way To Mix Cholestyramine Powder?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Woonsocket, RI

I have been taking cholestyramine powder for about 6 months and if you take it you know it is not pleasant. It does not dissolve in liquid and if not mixed up vigorously you are swallowing lumps of orange powder. If there is anyone out there who takes it and has found a halfway bearable way of taking it I would greatly appreciate any advice. It helps so well for me but I want to puke everytime I drink it. What sucks is just about everything bothers me and I NEED to take this medication if I ever… read more

December 5, 2019
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A myIBSteam Member

I was on it for years . Best way for me was to add a packet and a packet of Crystal Light in a bottled water and shake it after every 3 or 4 swallows . At least that way you can keep it from settling .
Hope this helps😊

January 1, 2020
A myIBSteam Member

I mix mine in orange juice if your tummy can tolerate it!

December 6, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

I mix mine with applesauce. Works great. No more drinking chunks of powder.

December 6, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

I have found so far the best way to take it is to mix it with applesauce. Or, mix with orange or pineapple juice or a Gatorade zero in the blender. Still slightly gritty, but way better than anything else I have tried.

January 11
A myIBSteam Member

I been taking it for a month but I can't stand the taste. I tried everything. I been struggling with my IBS-D and IBS-C for many years. Even mixing it with crystal light it still tastes disgusting.

May 7, 2024

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