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@DanR 

17 Dec 2019 17:38Last reply 21 Mar 2024 22:47

DanR

Aubagio washout using Colestyramine

Hello all, I wanted to write this post as I haven’t seen any others about it... so I came to the conclusion with my neuro to stop taking aubagio due to hair loss/thinning. We decided I needed to come off it ASAP so I can start a new treatment (we’re looking at tecfidera) in order to start new treatm...
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@RedMike 

10 Jun 2021 20:49Last reply 12 Jun 2021 19:26

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Aubagio flush out (Colestyramine) effects

Hi all, I just stopped taking Aubagio on Tuesday this week with a view to switching over to a new DMT. However my Neuro advised that I need to have an 11 day course of granule sachets to flush Aubagio out of my system before I can change over. Reading up a little about side effects of the Colestyra...
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@Julnarlia 

5 May 2025 09:25

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Today Im sarting Colestyramin-ratiopharm

Anxiuos to start because of the side effects.
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@Kirstie_Hawkins 

2 Apr 2023 04:52 Edited

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Aubagio flush Cholestyramine

Hi guys, did anyone get tinnitus and strange headaches / feeling dizzy / lightheaded with Cholestramine light. I already cut down to one sachet 3 x per day due to severe gastro issues. I thought it was a relapse but i now think it’s the sachets. I need to complete the course but I feel absolutely...
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@Mayvar 

14 Mar 2017 10:10Last reply 14 Mar 2017 10:39

Mayvar

Cholestyramine & Aubagio

Does anyone have practical advise for dealing with a second cycle of cholestyramine​ to get Aubagio out of your blood? I am having a very hard time this time. I am on day 8 (of 11) and seriously want to quit. I am very distended, my bowels need a break, everything hurts. I look and feel 15 month...
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