COLESTID vs QUESTRAN LIGHT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. COLESTID and QUESTRAN LIGHT are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	COLESTID	QUESTRAN LIGHT
Rating	64/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$20.09 /30	~$20.16 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE	CHOLESTYRAMINE
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Bristol-Myers
Dosage forms	Powder, Tablet	Powder
Drug class	Bile Acid Sequestrant	Bile Acid Sequestrant
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Diarrhea, Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis	—

colestid questran light

Rating

64/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$20.09 /30

~$20.16 /30

Type

Active ingredient

COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE

CHOLESTYRAMINE

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Bristol-Myers

Dosage forms

Powder, Tablet

Powder

Drug class

Bile Acid Sequestrant

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Diarrhea, Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Colestid or Questran Light?

Colestid costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $20.09 vs $20.16 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Colestid and Questran Light?

Colestid contains Colestipol Hydrochloride, while Questran Light contains Cholestyramine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.