Welchol Side Effects: I had been on other statin drugs and experienced severe muscle pa http://www.medications.com/effect/view/32609 I had been on other statin drugs and experienced severe muscle pain in my arms. After going off the RX's the pain went away. Now my MD prescribed Welchol 4 months ago. I didn't focus on any side effects until I read all of these logs. I've been having sever Just wondering if you decided to stop taking Welchol. I've just Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:36:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/32609?item=11619 Just wondering if you decided to stop taking Welchol. I've just posted my side effects this morning and am considering not taking the Welchol as these side effects are something totally new since taking. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/32609?item=11619