Ursodiol for Gallbladder Disease User Reviews
Brand names: Urso, Actigall, Urso Forte, Reltone
Ursodiol has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews for the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. 43% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 43% reported a negative experience.
- Honey...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 16, 2017
"For 30 days I have been using ursodiol.. I have gallstones that has caused my gallbladder to become inflamed with chronic pain. I decided to use this drug because I don't want to have my gallbladder taken out.. I've changed my diet because only a few things to eat agree with me now.. My Dr suggested that I have the gallbladder removed because of the amount of weightloss. Honestly. I feel some relief since I've been taking the medication. My dosage 250mg pill three times per day with meals but I was only taking 2 because I couldn't eat a lot. Since I've been having some relief I've noticed I can eat a little more but still no fatty sugary bad stuff.. I'm gonna continue my prescription and see if i get more relief.."
- kitch...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- August 11, 2015
"I have taken Ursodiol since 2006. I had my gall bladder removed in 1988 but for some reason I started developing gall stones in my bile ducts. I had three surgeries to remove gall stones before I started taking Ursodiol. I have had no surgeries since 2006. My problem is the drug, which is a generic has skyrocketed in price. I use to pay $10.00, I now have to pay $180.00 for a 1 month supply. I quit taking the drug, I can't afford it. Does anyone know of any discounts that are available for this drug? I have insurance, the pharmacist said the reason the drug has gotten so high in price is because of Obamacare."
- Nina
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 27, 2018
"My daughter is 10 yrs old and currently taking ursodiol. She had gallstones and gastro doc said to take it twice a day. However, didn't specify why. I was given a referral to see another gastro surgeon and didn't explain why! My baby continues to complain of sharp mild like pain in her lower, upper, right and back pain. Help me please! I need answers!!"
- Anonymous
- January 31, 2012
"When I started the medication I had some loose stool, then 11 days after taking it I started to have horrible pain in my hands. Then my biceps and wrists were hurting so bad. I stopped taking the medicine today so I will let you know what happens."
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- kalaw...
- February 22, 2009
"Ursodiol has been keeping my Gall Bladder in check (excepton 01/01/2008). My prescription had run out 4 days prior but I still indulged in greasy pork chops. 3 hours later I was in the ER and nearly died. I had no pulse or blood pressure. Was touch-and-go for awhile. Worst New Years Day ever. Never to forget refills again."
- Evelina
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 4, 2022
"I’ve been taking Ursodiol twice a day for a year now. In the beginning it made me dizzy, however, that symptom won’t occur, if you take food with it. Never take it on an empty stomach. It’s greatly improved the discomfort of the multiple small gallstones I have."
- Mike
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 11, 2021
"I have very small Gallstones and I've taken ursodiol for 2 weeks, the first 2 days I had no problems but each day since I've had headaches, stomach pain, back pain and very nasty diarrhea each day. I was seeing my Dr for constipation and while having an ultrasound a few small floating gallstones were found. I wouldn't advise anyone to take this med. It caused more problems than occasional constipation. I ended the use of it today and hope it gets better."
- Lifet...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 25, 2022
"Most effective for gallbladder disease. I have been using this medicine for 3 months with good results."
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"Two years ago, I had severe pain on the right side of my navel, which made me take blood tests that showed an inflammatory condition in my gallbladder. I also had an echoscan done, which revealed 3 gallstones (each approximately 7 mm). I then saw a doctor (surgeon) who told me I needed surgery and that it was the only option! I had previously explored alternative treatment methods for gallstones and read about ursodiol, which I mentioned to him. However, it was immediately rejected and he instead mentioned all kinds of horror scenarios of what could happen if I didn't choose surgery. Despite that, I still chose to give ursodiol a chance since I was not happy with the idea of having an organ removed if it could be avoided! I had echoscans done during the treatment, and after 1 1/2 years of treatment with ursodiol, the stones were gone!!! I can highly recommend it, but slow weight loss and diet changes are also a must since there is a reason why the stones get there to begin with!"