Ursodiol (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bladder pain
• Bloody or cloudy urine
• Difficult, burning, or painful urination
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Indigestion
• Lower back or side pain
• Severe nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash or itching over the entire body
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Wheezing

• Black, tarry stools
• Blood in vomit
• Chest pain
• Chills
• Cough
• Fever
• Painful or difficult urination
• Severe or continuing stomach pain
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
• Swollen glands
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Diarrhea

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Back pain
• Body aches or pain
• Congestion
• Constipation
• Cough producing mucus
• Difficulty in breathing
• Dryness or soreness of throat
• Ear congestion
• General feeling of discomfort or illness
• Hair loss
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Loss of appetite
• Loss of voice
• Muscle aches and pains
• Muscle or bone pain
• Muscle stiffness
• Nasal congestion
• Nausea
• Pain, swelling, or redness in joints
• Runny nose
• Shivering
• Sneezing
• Sweating
• Tightness in chest
• Trouble in swallowing
• Trouble sleeping
• Voice changes

• Worsening psoriasis

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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