Re: Cholestyramine (CSM) and Teeth

[Guest guest]

> " Drink plenty of fluids. Sipping or holding the medication in the

> mouth for prolonged periods may lead to changes in the surface of the

> teeth resulting in discoloration, erosion of enamel or decay; good oral

> hygiene should be maintained. "

Hi all,

I'm planning to put cholestyramine into capsules. If my calculations

are correct (which they rarely are) it will take six-plus capsules to

equal a scoop of cholestyramine.

Does anyone know if this is a bad thing to do? Will it make the drug

ineffective?

Sue ,

Upstate New York

[Guest guest]

I've been on CSM for a yr. and a half. I just went to my dentist yesterday.

I told him I was taking the CSM two times a day & asked if my teeth looked

okay. He said they looked fine & to be safe just rinse well & just brush after

each dose.

When I take my evening dose I always brush before bedtime.

Sue

[Guest guest]

Ok, thanks.

> I've been on CSM for a yr. and a half. I just went to my dentist

yesterday.

> I told him I was taking the CSM two times a day & asked if my teeth

looked

> okay. He said they looked fine & to be safe just rinse well & just

brush after

> each dose.

>

> When I take my evening dose I always brush before bedtime.

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

A nurse that used to work for Dr shoe, and herself a mold victim

advised me that I would have to be on cholestramine for years

> Sue:

> You say you are on CSM for 11/2 yr.

> just stared it. Why is it nessary for ou to be on i so long? Are

you

> getting blood levels tken regularily?

> This is all ne to me. Any info will help.

> You can answer m direct Thanks

> lie