Gallstone medication - reactions?

[ajg91342 36]

I am being prescribed Urso, which is a medication to help dissolve gallbladder stones and sludge. Has anyone used this before? What side effects did you get? Makes me nervous that one side effect is thinning hair, especially since I could get thinning hair just from getting the sleeve, which was done on 5/20.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@ajg91342 Just wondering why they aren't planning to remove your gallbladder? Did you have gallstones at the time of your surgery? I have not heard of the medication - I had to have my gallbladder removed as an emergency several years ago.

[WitchySar 244]

I've not heard of this either. I had my gallbladder removed as an emergency last year because of gallstones. I asked specifically if there was a med I could take instead and they said there was nothing for gallstones except removal. Now I'm mad because that surgery was horrible!

Good luck!

[ajg91342 36]

@@KristenLe I don't have any stones yet, but do have sludge which can eventually turn into stones. Since I have no pain (although mild nausea throughout the day), my GI Doctor wanted to try the medication first. If I don't improve, then he will consider surgery.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@ajg91342 Good luck! Hope the meds work - gallbladder surgery this soon post-op would stink!

[MoniiG 17]

I am still pre-op, scheduled for bypass on July 28th and my doctor already prescribed the Ursodiol for when I return home from my hospital stay. For me i guess they are doing it for preventative measures. I have not had any testing done so i think its just to make sure i do not have any stones. They also prescribed some injections for blood clots and an acid reducer for my stomach. i have no idea how i am going to keep the two pills down if everyone tells me that after bypass they can only have chewable medication at first. We will see.... I hope it all works out for you!

I am being prescribed Urso, which is a medication to help dissolve gallbladder stones and sludge. Has anyone used this before? What side effects did you get? Makes me nervous that one side effect is thinning hair, especially since I could get thinning hair just from getting the sleeve, which was done on 5/20.

[ajg91342 36]

@@MoniiG How long is your prescription for? Mine is three months. Hopefully won't be longer.

[MoniiG 17]

I was given 5 refills. Not sure if i will need to take it for that long though. I have not been instructed yet. I am going to my last appointment before surgery this thursday i will ask about it then. Hopefully i can get some more insight for ya. i will keep you posted. Add me if you want to keep chatting, we seem to have more or less the same stats

@@MoniiG How long is your prescription for? Mine is three months. Hopefully won't be longer.

[taracutch 226]

I am being prescribed Urso, which is a medication to help dissolve gallbladder stones and sludge. Has anyone used this before? What side effects did you get? Makes me nervous that one side effect is thinning hair, especially since I could get thinning hair just from getting the sleeve, which was done on 5/20.

Finally! Someone besides me has to take this medicine! I was prescribed it by my surgeon for the exact same reason! It's $400 per bottle (yikes! Thank God for insurance)!!! I've only been taking it for a week so no problems yet.

[mistycal 81]

I was prescribed ursidol also, I was told to take it for 3-4 months for prevention of gallstones. I'm 4 months out and haven't had any side effects I know of! So I'm not sure if the thinning hair is from this or the surgery!!

[ajg91342 36]

@@mistycal and @@taracutch How many mg were you prescribed and how many times do you take it? I haven't gotten mine yet, but I believe it will be 500 twice a day.

[mistycal 81]

300mg 2x a day

[SweetPeas 117]

I'm also on this medication (twice daily). The plan is to take it for six months. So far so good with no real issues. It is kind of pricey so thank goodness it's not a long term regimen.

[ajg91342 36]

@@SweetPeas How many mg is each pill? Mine will be 500, so 1000 daily.

[SweetPeas 117]

They are 300mg pills.< /p>