Ursodiol

What is Ursodiol?

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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 3
Moderate 9
Mild 10
None 40

Member evaluations

sheronemus

evaluated on Oct 31, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe
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Buying Time

evaluated on Feb 21, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild
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kinma

evaluated on Feb 08, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Gall stones: None
  • Side effects: None
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