about a month after starting a cholesterol medication i find myself bound up, unable to eliminate, when it does come its like rocks and won't come out on its own. help
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Q: why do i suffer from constipation when i take cholesteral medications?
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7/24/08 1:51pm
Constipation is a side effect of many medications and is known to affect the entire class of statin-type drugs used for high cholesterol. You don’t mention which medication you are using, as this is also reported with Zetia. Try using a stool softener or eating a high-fiber diet or even using a senna-type bowel stimulant medication to help.
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