I was told by my doctor that with rapid weight loss comes the increased risks of developing gall stones. I was prescribed Ursodiol for the next 6 months. taking 1 pill in the morning and another at night. These pills are expensive!!!! cash price of 180 pills (90 day supply) is over $1200. luckily my insurance had me cover only $158. My doc says that these pills will reduce the chance of gall stones from 32% to 2%.

Just curious if this is a normal Rx for others post surgery (who have their gall bladder...).

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a699047.html

Yes I was also put on this med. Fortunately my insurance copay is quite a bit lower.

Yes, I was prescribed this.

Me too!

I was prescribed that too my copay is lower to.

I thought my insurance was pretty kick ass until I picked up that Rx....

I was told by my doctor that with rapid weight loss comes the increased risks of developing gall stones. I was prescribed Ursodiol for the next 6 months. taking 1 pill in the morning and another at night. These pills are expensive!!!! cash price of 180 pills (90 day supply) is over $1200. luckily my insurance had me cover only $158. My doc says that these pills will reduce the chance of gall stones from 32% to 2%.

Just curious if this is a normal Rx for others post surgery (who have their gall bladder...).

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a699047.html

Yes, I am supposed to take one pill, three times a day, right before Breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next 6 months.

I was given it too - twice a day with breakfast and dinner. I know it's pricey, so I asked if I REALLY needed it after that first month. My doc said yes, and reminded me that pain and time off for surgery and recovery after gall stones wouldn't be much of a picnic either. So sorry you were hit with this though, and that it was a 'surprise'! That's lousy.

Me too, they are very expensive even with insurance. I was shocked when I saw what the price was!

I was put in it too. BUT after having a bad rash as a reaction my surgeon said don't worry about taking it. I'm about 7 weeks out and so far no problems with gall bladder.

I'll have to take it as well. I'm now thinking about checking the cost so I don't run into sticker shock after my surgery Oct 23rd.