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Dear Dr. Roach: What advice do you have for the treatment of gallstones? — N.W. Answer: Gallstones are common (6% of men and 9% of women will get one over a lifetime) and are mostly composed of bile ...

Reltone (ursodiol) dissolves small, non-calcium gallstones in people who cannot have surgery, and it prevents gallstones during rapid weight loss. This medication is typically taken 2 to 3 times daily ...