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What Is Colestipol Used For? -- An Overview. Colestipol (ColestidÂ®) is a medication that has been licensed for use in the treatment of high LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and high total cholesterol.
Colestipol is used together with dietary modifications for the treatment of high blood cholesterol levels. Other less common uses include treatment of diarrhea due to increased intestinal bile acids after some types of intestinal surgery and treatment of itching associated with partial obstruction to the flow of bile due to liver disease. The itching is believed to be due to the accumulation of bile acids in the body.