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Q: Gallbladder removal and use of Questran

asked by: DoctorQuestion on December 15th, 2008

I'm beginning to take Questran for my constant diarhea. Is this a medication that will be for the rest of my life?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on December 16th, 2008

Appendix, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disease Answer A5089

Current medical status: Constant diarhea following gallbladder surgery

Current medical treatment: Questran

Gallbladder removal can cause diarrhea as a side effect. Diarrhea usually lasts temporarily or until bile ducts become larger in order to compensate for the gallbladder removal.

You can use Questran (Cholestyramine) to calm the diarrhea but It doesn't seem likely that you will need this medicine for the rest of your life.

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