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Medicines obeticholic acidQuestion & answer

obeticholic acid · Medicine question

Can obeticholic acid be used without ursodeoxycholic acid?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Its licensed role includes use alone in adults who cannot tolerate ursodeoxycholic acid.

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