Does Ursosiol Interact with Colestipol?
CDI records a moderate classification for Ursosiol and Colestipol. The stored summary is: Bile acid sequestering agent may interfere with ursodiol absorption and reduce its effectiveness. The mechanism involves reduces ursodiol absorption by sequestering bile acids. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Reduces ursodiol absorption by sequestering bile acids
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Ursosiol and your doctor is considering prescribing Colestipol (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider