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Should I stop taking Proursan before gastroscopy?
Hello. I suspect bile reflux and take Proursan. Should I discontinue the medication before the gastroscopy, which is in a month?
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
3 months ago
Proursan (ursodeoxycholic acid) usually does not need to be discontinued before the test because it does not directly affect the mucosal image as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) do. However, due to the suspicion of bile reflux, it is crucial to determine with your doctor whether he wants to assess the condition of the stomach "under the cover" of the drug or without it, in order to confirm the presence of bile more precisely.
The final decision is always up to the referring doctor, as the strategy depends on whether it is your first diagnostic gastroscopy or a follow-up examination. If you need more personalized advice, you can use the teleconsultation here:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/
I attach additional information that may be helpful:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-przygotowac-sie-do-gastroskopii
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/czy-jak-i-kiedy-mozna-odstawic-leki