What is Ursodiol?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: UrsodiolBrand:
Ursodiol, also known as ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), is a bile acid, a substance naturally produced by the body and stored in the gall bladder. It is used to dissolve gallstones in patients who do not want surgery or cannot have surgery to remove gallstones.
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How do members experience Ursodiol?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary biliary cholangitis | 150 | 27 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 15 | 11 | |
| Biliary atresia | 10 | 0 | |
| Participate in clinical trial | 6 | 6 | |
| Cystic fibrosis | 5 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 2 | |
| Heartburn | 2 | |
| Itching | 2 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Achiness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 40 |
Member evaluations
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mooka
evaluated on Apr 19, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for liver transplant: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
j
jamieb012606
evaluated on Sep 27, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis: Major
- Side effects: None
Gang1
evaluated on Jun 16, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
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