Cholestyramine Resin

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  • February 9, 2016 at 6:53 pm #91534
    scott-sibley
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    The best way I’ve found to mix the powder is with just enough water that you can swallow it all at once. The chalky residue is the problem for me. I have not itched in a bit now, but Ive made a very conscious effort to not scratch. I’ve found all along that if I dont scratch the itch, it goes away in a minute or so. If I do scratch however, eventually I’m itchy all over and I got crazy.
    I have also read to use the same cup for the medication and don’t let others use it. The reason being is that some of the residue remains in the cup.

    February 9, 2016 at 5:50 pm #91533
    marions
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    Hello Pj……welcome to our site. The Mayo website offers information pertaining to Pruritus (severe itching of skin)
    Take a look:
    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/itchy-skin/basics/treatment/con-20028460
    Hugs,
    Marion

    February 9, 2016 at 5:39 pm #91532
    pj
    Member

    Can I mix it with apple juice or should I mix it with water?
    Please advice. Thank you. The itching is very intense.
    Did try the sarna lotion does not seen to help much.

    February 8, 2016 at 10:05 pm #91531
    gavin
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    Glad to be of help Scott!

    February 8, 2016 at 2:46 pm #91530
    scott-sibley
    Member

    Thanks for that link Gavin, it was exactly what I was looking for. I just did a search on google myself for shits and giggles and that link didn’t come up. I dont know if its because I use my phone instead of my pc, but my searches seem to be very limited.

    February 8, 2016 at 10:55 am #91529
    scott-sibley
    Member

    Im thinking my itching is more winter/woodstove related. I’ve been showering a few extra times in cooler water, and using moisturizer. It seems to make the itch go away. Also, If I can fight the urge to scratch, the itch goes away. If I scratch, it spreads and drives me nuts

    February 7, 2016 at 6:50 pm #91528
    lainy
    Spectator

    Hi Scott! That RX you are questioning is an RX a friend of mine takes for “diarrhea”. Not itching. My Teddy used to itch so BAD and we discovered a cream called Sarma. REALLY, REALLY works well. You can get it at any major Pharmacy over the counter. I am wondering why you are itching so badly. I think you can use it up to 2 weeks. I know it is freezing where you are but a cool shower helps too. Or even some ice packs.

    February 7, 2016 at 6:31 pm #91527
    gavin
    Moderator

    Hi Scott,

    Have you tried doing a search on the site for posts on this? I can’t recall any discussions on it off the top of my head. I did a google search for you on this and found this from Mayo –

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/cholestyramine-oral-route/description/drg-20068562

    Please let us know how this works for you if you try it.

    All the best,

    Gavin

    February 6, 2016 at 2:35 pm #12166
    scott-sibley
    Member

    Has anyone been prescribed this stuff to combat itching? If so, any tips on what to mix it with? I cant handle swallowing it. My onc doesnt know if im itching from cc, the chemo or my wood stove that I keep on cremate 24/7. She also gave me Hydroxyzine.

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