Colestipol

The Basics

What is Colestipol?

Can lower cholesterol levels.

Brand names for Colestipol

Colestid

How Colestipol is classified

Anticholesteremic Agents, Antilipemic Agents

Colestipol During Pregnancy

Colestipol pregnancy category

Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Colestipol while pregnant

Since colestipol hydrochloride is essentially not absorbed systemically (less than 0.17% of the dose), it is not expected to cause fetal harm when administered during pregnancy in recommended dosages. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and the known interference with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins may be detrimental even in the presence of supplementation. The use of COLESTID tablets in pregnancy or by women of childbearing potential requires that the potential benefits of drug therapy be weighed against possible hazards to the mother or child.

Taking Colestipol While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Colestipol?

Colestipol is a nonabsorbable resin. Because it does not enter the mother’s bloodstream, it will not reach the infant via breastmilk. It is acceptable for use during lactation.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Colestipol is a nonabsorbable resin. Because it does not enter the mother’s bloodstream, it will not reach the infant via breastmilk. It is acceptable for use during lactation.

Possible effects of Colestipol on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Colestipol

(Hypercholesterolemia) Cholestyramine Resin, Colesevelam.