Ursodiol (Ursofalk) to PREVENT gallstones

June 1997

You'll see patients taking ursodiol (Ursofalk) to prevent gallstones...not just to dissolve them.

This is being prescribed for obese patients who lose weight rapidly...usually on a very low calorie diet or after gastric bypass surgery.

Weight loss increases the risk of gallstones.

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Table of Contents

Pharmacists are getting very involved with using lab tests to monitor drug theapy
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Gastroenterology Nicotine patches or enemas for ulcerative colitis
Obesity Weight Loss Ursodiol (Ursofalk) to PREVENT gallstones
Obesity Weight Loss Xenical (ZEN-I-cal, orlistat) for obesity
Obesity Weight Loss Some pharmacists are getting into weight loss counseling
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