Urso and putting weight on

[Chickadee69]

Hi, I was diagnosed with pbc September 2018 I was given Urso 1x4 times daily, I have noticed since being on this medication that I have put on a stone in weight, I am tempted to stop the Urso because I really can’t afford to put weight on, this is concerning me

[Stub007]

I have been using 500 mg Ursodiol 2 x daily for 14 months and have also gained a bit, but I think mine has more to do with not sticking with my diet and exercise than the med. I wouldn’t stop the med, except on advice of the doc. I am going to get back to my regimen and hope you will also. Best of luck!

[Chickadee69 in reply to Stub007]

Thank you, I will check with the consultant xx

[Stub007 in reply to Chickadee69]

You might also check the website eHealthme. I haven’t been there—just now found out about it—but, yes, a study there did show weight gain, especially among females, age 60 and up, who had been taking the drug one to six months. I am going to fight back with diet and exercise. Best.

[Chickadee69 in reply to Stub007]

Thank you xx

[Debbiem40]

I take 500mg of Urso daily for the past few years. Since september through following weight watchers I have lost 2 stone in weight. Taking Urso is not an excuse for weight gain!

[Chickadee69 in reply to Debbiem40]

I didn’t say it was an EXCUSE!!!!

[zinchunter]

Firstly amount. You should be taking 13-15mg/kg weight. I'm 65kg and taking 1000mg/d.

Secondly in my opinion weight is purely calories in and out. If you are putting on weight then you eat less calories and/or burn more with exercise. There is no other way. Best of luck.

[Chickadee69 in reply to zinchunter]

Thank you, I take in about 1200 calories, I have a problem with my pancreas and the food seems to weigh heavy and I have no choice but to stop eating, otherwise I get pain I have been in hospital not long ago to nourish me.