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Bile Acid Malabsorption

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I was diagnosed with bile acid diarrhea about 5 years ago. I'm better but I still have problems in the mornings. When is the best time to take a binder like Colesevelam. I have seen conflicting recommendations. Empty stomach at bedtime or with meals or 2 hours after a meal?

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@pepperk I take colestipol as its working better for me than the colesevelam. I take quite a bit 2 in morning and 4 at night. The biggest difference I notice if I am late by even 1 hour I may have more loose stools. Then I also take Imodium. Trying to figure out maintaining a semi regular lifestyle. I know fatty foods can be a real trigger which I avoid 90% of the time, but sometimes it just doesn’t work. Good luck to you, maybe others have additional feedback.