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Weight loss & Urso

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I know Urso prescribed according to weight If a person loses weight over year or so after starting on it, can or should dosage be reduced?

I saw specialist few wks ago,but forgot to ask about this .

He did order scan,first time ever.Diagnised since 2016...6 yrs

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ninjagirlwebb

yes you can have it adjusted. I gained weight and doctor adjusted dosage.

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gillrich

the pbc foundation IURSO the an ursu calculator! So you go on their Web site Pbcfoundation.org.uk or you do have a brilliant pbc organisation in Canada (I follow their site too) it is best to get all advice from truly accurate sources all info up to date xx hope this useful to you

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Jesse-Louise in reply to gillrich

I am not aware of PBC site in Canada..Thank you will look for it @

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gillrich

i find it on Facebook but it will have a Web site

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Jesse-Louise

Will look for it hanks again

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PurplePBC

I’ve only had it increased for weight gain, never reduced for weight loss. Usually because when I lose weight my liver markers worsen considerably. Mine are more stable the heavier I am. Not that I’m ever able to keep off any weight that I lose.

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Jesse-Louise

Thanks everyone for feedback.

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