Question:
Actigall

My doctor just put me on actigall for a 6 mon. period to avoid gallstones. Has anyone taken this and were there any sideeffects? Pat    — Pat B. (posted on December 12, 2003)

December 12, 2003
Our surgeon puts all of his patients on it. I had gallstones before my WLS and ended up having the gallbladder removed anyway, about one year post-op. But I don't think there were any, or many other of his patients that needed to have it removed with being on the Actigall.<br> I have not heard of any side effects from that drug - I didn't notice any.
   — kultgirl

December 12, 2003
Pat, I am just about to finish my six month prescription on Monday. I haven't noticed any side effects at all. My doc puts everybody on it too. Renee
   — ReneeJune03

December 12, 2003
I was also on it for the first 6 months. Didn't feel it, and don't seem to miss it!!!!
   — Fixnmyself

December 13, 2003
I am on month 2 of the medication now. I haven't had any side affects at all.Hope your the same
   — Heather W.

December 13, 2003
I've been on it for 6 months now, and have 6 more 1-month prescriptions. I sure hope I can go off soon .... it's costing me $150/month, and that's AFTER my script card! Has anyone else gone off after 6 months, and what were your results. I sure don't wanna develope gallstones, but the expense is killing me.
   — Dragon G.

December 15, 2003
My doctor is now prescribing Actigall sp? for the first 6 mos. I was never on it and never missed it! I just used fitday.com and made sure that I had enough fat that my system wasn't shocked--cheese, smashed avocado, etc. The nurse said I was doing fine and I may not need it at all. Jill Knapp Dr. Kerlackian 06-09-03 288/205 -83 15/16
   — who A.