Should I continue taking Ursocol SR 450 twice a day for my fatty liver disease (not caused by alcohol) now that my total cholesterol has dropped from 230 to 120 and my bad cholesterol (LDL) has dropped from 145 to 52 after only six days? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Should I continue taking Ursocol SR 450 twice a day for my fatty liver disease (not caused by alcohol) now that my total cholesterol has dropped from 230 to 120 and my bad cholesterol (LDL) has dropped from 145 to 52 after only six days?

Asked by Male, 54 · 8 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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8 days ago

It is wonderful to see such a significant improvement in your cholesterol levels! However, please do not stop or alter your dose of Ursocol SR (ursodeoxycholic acid) without consulting your doctor first. While your cholesterol has dropped beautifully, Ursocol SR is prescribed primarily to protect and support your liver cells in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, not just to lower cholesterol. A dramatic change in only six days is excellent but quite rapid, so your doctor will want to review these lab results, check your liver enzymes, and safely determine the next steps for your treatment. Please keep taking your medication as prescribed until you speak with them.

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Should I continue taking Ursocol SR 450 twice a day for my fatty liver disease (not caused by alcohol) now that my total cholesterol has dropped from 230 to 120 and my bad cholesterol (LDL) has dropped from 145 to 52 after only six days? | Apollo Pharmacy