Long Term Use Of Ursodiol

I have multiple gallstones and suffered from a gall bladder attack almost 3 years ago. I have been avoiding getting my gall bladder out. I have been taking Ursodiol for almost 3 years and have not had a gall bladder attack. I just had a scan done on my gall bladder and it is unchanged from 3 years ago and my Dr. reccommends taking it out. While the scan was being done on my gallbladder they also scanned my liver which showed fatty infiltration. My good cholestral was high, but my blood work was normal. My Dr. told me not to drink for 3 months and we will check the liver again. My question is, Could the use of the Ursodiol be causing the fatty infiltration to my liver?

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I had fatty tissue in my liver way
before I started using Urso.
If the doctor's are telling you to
take out your gallbladder, take the
darn thing out, you really don't
need it. I stopped taking Urso
for three months and my liver tests
went through the roof, so I'm back
on them for life. It is an amazing
little pill. I take half the amount
that I'm supposed to take and it
still does the trick. One 250mg
pill in morn and one at nite.

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While Ursodiol can have an effect on the liver in some people that take it, such as causing increased cholestasis, and abnormal liver function tests, if you are a drinker, it is most than likely that alcohol has caused the fatty infiltration. I experienced it myself, and had to severely curtail my alcohol intake to just the occasional one, or two glasses of wine. It is basically an early sign that you may be overdoing it, and need to cut back, or stop.

It may be unrelated to alcohol intake, but it is better to be safe, and follow your doctor's instructions.

When will they retest?

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