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[groundhog]

Hi all,
I have gallstones as a result of being vein fed following bowel surgery.  They've been there a few years now and haven't really caused many problems.  I'm getting some problems and am due to go in for an endoscopic procedure (ERCP) soon.  On the basis all routine surgery and outpatient appointments have now been cancelled here in wales, I'm thinking I should take the drug I've been prescribed for the gallstones.  it's supposed to dissolve them over a period of time.  I hate taking pills but I probably should and wonder if anyone has been on this drug and have you had any problems / side effects?

Thanks ladies x

[jillydoll]

Hi Groundhog
Are they called Ursodeoxychloric Acid?
If so, that's what I take. xx

[jillydoll]

Hi Groundhog
From what I can see, they are the same as mine.
I take them for PBC. Been on them for years.
1000mg per day I take.
When I first started them I had real bad nausea, but it has settled down now, I still get it, but not as bad.
Other than that, not really anything else, apart from a little itching I had when I first started.
xx

[groundhog]

Sorry Jillydoll, just seen these replies .  Yes that is the drug !
I'm just so anxious atm about everything that I'm scared to start them incase I get problems.  Relieved to know though that you have taken them with few problems , thank you xx