I was prescribed Questran for high cholesterol. However, a few m...

I was prescribed Questran for high cholesterol. However, a few months after starting it, I began to develop severe constipation. I reported it but was told that this was probably not a side effect of Questran. After taking it for six months, I stopped on my own as the constipatin became very severe. Also, my blood tests showed a huge rise in triglycerides and my triglycerides had always been low. Even though I had stopped this drug, I still developed obstipation and had to be admitted but the doctors diagnosed me as having an eating disorder (I had become emaciated) and discharged me). However, a few months later I had humongous pain and an x-ray showed blockage in the colon. I had to be re-admitted on an urgent basis and 2/3 of my colon had to be removed. I was told that I might have to have an ostomy bag but this thankfully ended up not to be the case. I am completely recovered now and take statins for high cholesterol. So, my advice is NEVER TAKE QUESTRAN FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROL no matter what your doctor says!!