Taking paracetamol and URSO

[Yellow_fish]

Hi there, I have been reading lots of info and posts about whether it's ok to take paracetamol. I was dx with PBC in Feb 2019 and since then haven't really had any need for taking paracetamol- until now! I have had a head cold for a couple of days and my head is now pounding- am sure a small dose of paracetamol will help but should I avoid taking it around the same time as my URSO? I still divide my URSO into three 250mg doses per day (with a meal) but some days if I'm on the run I might take one at breakfast, skip lunch and then have two in the evening. I was thinking of doing the same today with regards to the paracetamol - ie skip my morning URSO tablet and have it later in the day (hopefully once my head has stopped pounding!).

How do others take paracetamol when needed?

Thanks!

[Candy12]

For the sake of a pounding headache I’d take the paracetamol first. Then take the URSO a little later.

The taking of tablets together with Urso seems to be something I can’t get my head around, not all tablets are a problem as I understand it. If i take any other tablets for anything else I take them a couple of hours before or a couple of hours after urso then I can be fairly sure I got it right.

If your really worried the pharmacist will be able to guide you, I did a review with them and they explained it all, but my brain leaks information and there’s no pill for that. Hope the headache feels better soon 🤕.

[7443jec]

Hi, I was diagnosed in February too, following lots of blood tests during breast cancer treatment and surgery. I’m on lots of medication so I take the urso in one go at bedtime, which the consultant suggested anyway.

Good luck. Xxx

[Oidra]

I have taken all three urso together after breakfast for 19 years now with no ill effects. A few years ago with a back problem and in great pain, I was allowed paracetamol only .Last year I fractured a bone in my spine and was given a box of 100 paracetamol to take and I took them as the box stated 4 times a day. I think I just took the first with the others after breakfast and didn`t have a problem. If you are concerned check with the pharmacist usually easier to get hold of than a doctor.

[Biddyb]

Consultant is the best person to ask failing that your GP if you’re worried.I have been a member of the PBC sufferers for 10+ years also have pills for high blood pressure, cholesterol, hate taking any pills but can’t be helped I stager my medication through the day but struggle when I need extra I get a few infections, when I need antibiotics (which I hate) and aches which I have regularly so paracetamol then comes in handy. As we all know every tablet we take carries a warning re your liver. I try to compensate all the pills with healthy eating. Think that’s the best we can do. There’s so much information out there now it’s a mine field. Good luck

[Belgium22]

I had the same question today.

Are we allowed to take aspirin or ibuprofen?

[PBCRobert Partner in reply to Belgium22]

As a rule, no. However, it depends on the pain and where your PBC is.

As ever, please call your clinician.

[Belgium22 in reply to PBCRobert]

Thank you

[artycraft]

Hi. I find it better if I take my 3 Urso tabs with my evening meal as I am on quite a few other meds. This gives me chance to fit in other meds around Urso. If I need paracetamol I'm OK to take these either hour or two before or after. Hope this helps.