Colesevelam and Paliperidone Intramuscular

• Generic Name: colesevelam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Welchol, Colesevelam Hydrochloride

Colesevelam is used to treat high cholesterol in adults and children at least 10 years old.

Colesevelam lowers "bad" cholesterol in the blood, which is also called LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Lowering your LDL cholesterol may reduce your risk of hardened arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and circulation problems.

Colesevelam is sometimes used together with "statin" cholesterol medications such as atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol, Zocor, and others.

Colesevelam is also used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. This medication is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Colesevelam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: paliperidone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Invega, Invega Sustenna, Invega Trinza

Paliperidone injection is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic (mental) disorders, including schizophrenia. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat schizoaffective disorder. Paliperidone should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adults who have dementia.

Paliperidone is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.