Colestipol (Colestid) Side Effects

Possible side effects of colestipol are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if these side effects are severe or persist after a few days when your body has had time to adjust to the medicine.

• Belching
• Gas
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Rarely, colestipol can cause more serious side effects. Call your healthcare professional right away or seek emergency medical attention if you develop:

• Signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction (skin rash, hives, itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing)
• Unusual bleeding or bruising (bleeding gums, coughing up blood, blood in stool or urine)

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of colestipol. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Colestipol Overdose: In case of an overdose of colestipol, call your doctor immediately. You can also call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has collapsed, stopped breathing, stopped responding, or had a seizure.

Source: FDA