Colesevelam: new alternative or adjunctive treatment to statins

Colesevelam (Cholestagel) is a new bile acid sequestrant for treating hypercholesterolaemia either alone or in combination with a statin. Here, Steve Chaplin describes the clinical trial data relating to its efficacy and safety, and Professor Durrington comments on its place in reducing raised cholesterol levels. Copyright © 2008 Wiley Interface Ltd