debzm... concern me... headaches everyday, irritability, stomach issues, bloating,pain, Irritable bowel? sore stingy eyes,runny nose,gums bleed easy, increase in blood pressure, chest pain at times, tired , feel like I am about to come down with a cold(glands and sore throat)... etc etc, just feeling miserable... am scared to stop taking it as my psoriasis will come back... have had it since I was a teenager... am trying to slowly reduce dosage... I am also on hormone replacement... are these side effects? or coincidence
I have been on Neoral 300mg daily for approx two years... I am experiencing a number of things that?
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- 26 Jul 2011 by debzm
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- neoral, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, headache, pain, rhinorrhea, abdominal distension, blood disorders, blood pressure
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LaurieShay26 Jul 2011
Hey debzm,
You are experiencing common as well as more serious side effects of the Neoral (cyclopsorine). For a list of these type side effects go to:
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/neoral-side-effects.html
You need to report these more serious side effects to the doctor right away. While on Neoral you are suppose to have regular blood work done to check your kidney function as well as other things like CBC, sodium and magnesium levels to mention a few. You should also be having your blood pressure monitored regularly as hypertension is a side effect which needs to be addressed.
The hormone replacement therapy can increase Neoral concentrations in the blood. This also needs to be addressed by the prescribing doctor. Your dosage should be adjusted accordingly.
Please seek medical attention from the prescribing doctor as soon as possible.
Best wishes,
Laurie
26 Jul 2011
Some of the side effects taking Neoral are:
Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, acne, cramps, increased hair growth on the face/body, shaking fingers/hands (tremor), swollen/red/painful gums, dizziness, flushing, and high blood pressure may occur.
The risk of infection may be higher while you are taking this medication. Tell the doc if you nay have: fever, sore throat, flu-like symptoms, painful urination.
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Sorry, Laurie I did not notice that you had already replied, my apologies, please.
No problem Rajive, no need to apologize. Have a great day!!
Thanks, my skin specialist said she had not heard of being on hormone replacement affecting being on Neoral , ... Cause I asked her if that could be why I have bleeding, I was sent to a gaeny dr and they had a look removed a polyup and said I should be fine now, but am not... Still spotting ( daily)and bleed every now and again.
I have regular bloods and have noticed my blood pressure is slowly getting higher... sow level slightly raised but she not concerned... Was 115/75 when I started and now 130/90.
Just saw specialist two weeks ago... She just says 'I don't know ad shkes her head ,so I said should I try to reduce or stop... As I am concerned... She wouldn't give me a clear answer... So i have decided to reduce slowly...
Am very confused... As to where to turn as have lost faith in her...
Right now it's the heads th are getting to me most of all and are eyes ...
Thanks Laurie, you too have a nice day/evening!
the headaches /pressure in my head
I'm going to provide you with a link that contains alot of technical info about Neoral. Weed through all the technical stuff and you will find where it talks about it causing hypertension (high blood pressure) and the need for appropriate blood work being done every couple of months. You can also find where it lists hormone pills (birth control) causing an increase in concentrations.
http://www.drugs.com/pro/neoral.html
Are you having regular blood work done to assess your kidneys as well as a CBC, magnesium and sodium levels etc?
Once you have this info in hand you can talk to the doctor further. If she is unaware of the info, you may want to seek a second opinion from a doctor that knows more about Neoral.
Simply superb Laurie... commendable info. Best wishes,
Rajive
I have tests every month or so... Bio Chemistry, renal panel,Na/K, Mg and once evry couple of months a lipid Fasting one as well, plus CBC incl Platelets... all she said last time whan I asked her about the results... was yeah some levels have changed but she is not worried...
is the dosage of 150mg morning and 150 night a normal dosage for a 97 kilo woman, she says it is low...
The dosage range for Neoral is 2.5mg/ kg/ day upto 4mg/ kg/ day. You are taking approximately 3mg/ kg/ day. So you are on the lower to middle of the range.