Why do the most common side effects of any bile acid sequestrant include bloating, abdominal discomfort, and constipation?
a. Many patients are lactose intolerant and these drugs contain lactose.
b. Bile acid sequestrants exert their effects directly in the intestinal tract.
c. The action of bile acid sequestrants on the liver releases bile into the intestinal tract.
d. The drugs inhibit the absorption of dietary fiber, increasing its concentration and effects in the intestinal tract.
B
Bile acid sequestrants are taken by mouth and work directly on dietary fats in the intestinal tract. They bind with cholesterol in the intestine, preventing fats from being absorbed into the blood. This action then eliminates the cholesterol from the body through the stool and also is likely to change the general activity of the intestinal tract, leading to intestinal side effects.
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