actigall
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What is actigall?
Generic Name: ursodiol
Other Brand Names:
ursodiol, Urso, Urso Forte
Ursodiol is a bile acid that decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and
absorbed by the intestines. Ursodiol helps break down cholesterol that has formed into stones in
the gallbladder. Ursodiol also increases bile flow in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis.
Ursodiol is used to treat small gallstones in people who cannot have gallbladder surgery,
and to prevent gallstones in overweight patients undergoing rapid weight loss. Ursodiol is also
used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis.
Ursodiol is not for treating gallstones that are calcified.
Ursodiol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Posts on actigall (175)
NEED SOME INFO. MY DAUGHTER WAS TOLD @ 33 WEEKS SHE HAD THIS ICP. THE ITCHING IS DRIVING H...
Dear sirs. My wife has had pbc for about 8 years.She is now on the drug urso and the jaundi...
I have had two episodes of Right Upper Quadrant discomfort (spasms). The Ultrasound showed...
I had my gall bladder removed six months ago. Since then I have continued to have abdomina...
Is there any option besides surgery for a 1.5 mm stone?
actigall - Hepatitis C Community
- Jun 02, 2002
Had my gall bladder removed on nov 28, at the time they did a liver biopsey because sometim...
I was diagnosed with drug induced cholestatic hepatitis after taking the acne drug minocin....
I am wondering if I should try homeopathic remedies before I resort to surgery, though. Do...
My mother, aged 72 years, is having gall bladder stones. She has also asthma and backache (...
