Warnings:

Before taking chenodeoxycholic acid, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Do not take chenodeoxycholic acid if you have bile duct stones

A low-fat (low-cholesterol) diet may increase the effects of chenodeoxycholic acid

A high fiber diet may increase the effectiveness of chenodeoxycholic acid

Do not take chenodeoxycholic acid if you have known liver disease

Do not take chenodeoxycholic acid if you have inflammatory bowel disease

Do not take chenodeoxycholic acid if you have a stomach or intestinal ulcer

Side Effects:

Call your doctor right away if you have any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hand, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing, or rash.

Dark urine, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, severe stomach pain, yellow eyes or skin

Other Side Effects:

You may have the following side effects, but this medicine may also cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if you have side effects that you think are caused by this medicine.

Constipation, cramps, gas or stomach pain, heartburn, loss of appetite, throwing up, upset stomach, Diarrhea

Hypercholesterolemia (increased amounts of cholesterol in your blood)

Hypotriglyceridemia (decreased amounts of triglycerides in your blood)