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Would Discontinuation Of Ursodiol Intake Before Gallbladder Surgery Worsen Primary Biliary Duct Cirrhosis?
Question: My Gastro Dr prescribed ursodiol. having Gallbladder removed Mar. 19 surgeon said stop ursodiol. I also have primary biliary duct cirrhosis. I think I should continue taking ursodiol. What do you think?
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Brief Answer:
There is no need to stop ursodiol.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is no indication to stop ursodiol before gallbladder surgery. Moreover, since you are diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis it is important to continue taking ursodiol to prevent disease progression
So I would recommend that it is best to continue ursodiol. Please discuss with your surgeon and gastroenterologist too, regarding continuing ursodiol.
You can directly upload/attach the reports to the Reports section of this web-page only.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
There is no need to stop ursodiol.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is no indication to stop ursodiol before gallbladder surgery. Moreover, since you are diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis it is important to continue taking ursodiol to prevent disease progression
So I would recommend that it is best to continue ursodiol. Please discuss with your surgeon and gastroenterologist too, regarding continuing ursodiol.
You can directly upload/attach the reports to the Reports section of this web-page only.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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