Ocaliva (Obeticholic Acid) can be used alone for adults who cannot tolerate Ursodiol (UDCA). Here are some key points about Ocaliva:

- Usage: Ocaliva is taken orally once daily in tablet form
- Common Side Effects: Itching, tiredness, stomach pain, rash, joint pain, mouth and throat pain, dizziness, constipation, swelling Show Full Answer

Ocaliva (Obeticholic Acid) can be used alone for adults who cannot tolerate Ursodiol (UDCA). Here are some key points about Ocaliva:

- Usage: Ocaliva is taken orally once daily in tablet form.
- Common Side Effects: Itching, tiredness, stomach pain, rash, joint pain, mouth and throat pain, dizziness, constipation, swelling in hands or feet, fast or irregular heartbeat, fever, changes in thyroid function, and eczema.
- Serious Side Effects: Deterioration of liver conditions, potentially leading to liver failure, liver transplants, or death, especially in individuals with PBC and liver cirrhosis. It can also lower HDL-C ("good" cholesterol) or cause severe itching.

For more details, you can visit the following resources:
- Ocaliva — Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [Link](https://www.ocaliva.com/)
- Obeticholic Acid — MedlinePlus [Link](https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a616033.html)

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Ocaliva (Obeticholic Acid) for PBC | myPBCteam

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