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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

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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 - read more

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