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So After Urso For A Year Now, We Have Found Out It Is Not Working For Me. So My Hep Doctor Prescribed An Additional Pill To Go Along With Ur

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
South Boardman, MI

Then he prescribed an additional medication to help with the itch from the medication, but I already have itch prior to taking the new medication. So I am nervous about this whole situation. He said he doesn't think my liver is as bad as they say it is. I totally want to believe him. Unfortunately I have had doctors guess things in the past and I have been misdiagnosed on a couple different times. 1 time they told me I had virdigo and it turned out to be a ear infection. Another time they told… read more

September 15
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It sounds like your doctor is adding another medication to your treatment plan for PBC. Here are some options that might be considered:

- Obeticholic Acid (Ocaliva): This is another bile acid that can be used alongside ursodiol to help improve liver function and slow disease progression
- Fibrates (e.g., Fenofibrate - Show Full Answer

It sounds like your doctor is adding another medication to your treatment plan for PBC. Here are some options that might be considered:

- Obeticholic Acid (Ocaliva): This is another bile acid that can be used alongside ursodiol to help improve liver function and slow disease progression.
- Fibrates (e.g., Fenofibrate - TriCor): These can help lower cholesterol production in the liver and may help with PBC symptoms like itching.

Always follow your doctor's instructions and discuss any concerns or side effects with them.

September 15

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