Lopid vs Questran
What to choose Lopid or Questran
Questran and Lopid are pills both of Not A Statin type. Questran and Lopid are both brand pills. Questran is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Par Pharmaceuticals, while Lopid is manufactured by Pfizer. The main substance of Questran is Cholestyramine. The available dosage for Questran is 4gm. The main substance of Lopid is Gemfibrozil. The available dosage for Lopid is 300mg.
The current cost for Questran is approximately NZ$544 for 60 sachets while average price for Lopid is approximately NZ$318 for 60 pills, said Ryker James, a Lecturer at the University of Scranton and a Surgeon at a clinic that uses Questran and Lopid.
Lopid and Questran Comparison
| Lopid | Questran | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Not A Statin | Not A Statin |
| Manufacturer: | Pfizer | Par Pharmaceuticals |
| Substance: | Gemfibrozil | Cholestyramine |
| Dosage: | 300mg | 4gm |
| Average Price: | NZ$318 for 60 pills | NZ$544 for 60 sachets |