welchol

Frequently asked questions

What does Welchol treat?

Welchol (Colesevelam Hydrochloride) may be used to treat coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, diarrhea, pseudomembranous enterocolitis, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipoproteinemias, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Welchol rated?

pharmaranks gives Welchol a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Welchol cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $8.45 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Welchol?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Welchol. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Welchol?

Welchol is marketed by Cosette. You can see Cosette's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Welchol a brand-name or generic drug?

Welchol is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Colesevelam Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Colesevelam Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Welchol available over the counter?

No. Welchol is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Welchol come in?

Welchol is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Welchol?

Welchol is classified as bile acid sequestrant, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Welchol FDA-registered?

Welchol is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021141. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Welchol been recalled by the FDA?

Welchol has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Welchol safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Welchol a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.