Welchol and headaches

I have been on Welchol for 5 months and it has changed my life. It was prescribed for IBS and I have tried many different medications, acupuncture, naturopathy, yoga, and anything else that the doctors hinted would help. This is the first thing that seems to be working. Since August, I have had four "flare-ups," which is a significant difference. I have been experiencing more headaches and some gas and heartburn. In my case, I am willing to accept these side effects because my quality of life has improved SO much in the past five months. I know that everyone experiences different side effects and results, but if you've tried everything and feel burnt out and like you want to give up, I recommend just trying Welchol to see if it can help you.

I have been off WelChol for about 3 weeks now thanks to this web site. After about a year on the drug I had enough pain in my shoulders that it prevented me from sleeping. I stopped the drug after reading the comments here and the pain has diminished each day. In addition headaches, night sweats, leg pain and fatigue have been greatly reduced. For me, WelChol is poison and I am very grateful that each of you shared your experience since the drug company doesn’t provide this information.

I have been on Welchol since April & have been experiencing several unexplained problems. I have been having "sweats" which I just chalked up to being menopause symptoms.........but now not so sure. I can't sleep & suffer from muscle pain as well as muscle spasms in my face. Is anyone else having any of these issues!

This is my second try with Welchol. I have stopped this med because of headaches. Is anyone else having headache problems? Do they subside with continued use?

I've been taking Welchol for about 6 wks. in this time I have had urinarie infection, constipation with blood , gas, and some headaches. I've been unable to take the crestor it made me sick at my stomach. Zocor and Lipator effects my sleep pattern and causes mucsle problems.