Is anyone or has anyone taken this medication? My surgeon prescribed it at my post op but I didn't take it. When I went for my fill yesterday he said I should really take it. It has some nasty side effects (or so I am reading)... was wondering if any of you have any experience with it.

Whats is it for?

This medication can prevent gallstones in people experiencing rapid weight loss. If you still have your gallbladder I would take the medication.

I had my gallbladder removed 8 years ago, I was in a lot of pain. So I did not have to take this medicine....Right now, I am having a hard time taking heparin shots 3x a day for 3weeks!!!

Danielle- Why are you taking the heparin? Clots?...

My surgeon makes all his patients take heparin to prevent any blood clots....I also have to wear the stockings until they fall off of me, about 4-6 weeks:sad:

I took this after having my surgery and I definetely would again. It is used to prevent gallstones. There was no question in my mind of not taking it. It prevents gallstones 98% of the time. I certainly didn't want to have gallbladder surgery after the lap band. I couldn't imagine have that done. This is just my opinion, but the doctor is the one that has the MD behind his name, if I trust him to do this surgery then I trust him to take the medicine when he thinks I should. Of course I read up on the medicine but I also respect and trust his opinion. That's just me! Good luck to you.