It works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile to prevent stone formation and also decreases toxic levels of bile acids.

["It comes as an oral dosage form to take by mouth, with food."]

--Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes, pruritus, back pain, arthralgia, rash, alopecia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity reactions (including urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylaxis)