I had a kidney/liver transplant 2 years ago. I am taking 4 mg of prograf daily. I am experiencing some weight gain and wonder if any one else is experiencing this same effect. I have gained 35 pounds in 2 years. I know part of this is just being more healthy as I was malnourished before the transplant. However, now that I am healthy, the pounds seem to be steadily be creeping up in spite of watching what I eat. I am also having a slightly elevated chloresterol level and wonder if anyone else is experiencing this..
Is anyone experiencing weight gain or elevated chloresterol levels as a result taking tacromillus?
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- 19 Aug 2010 by Taghi
- Topics:
- prograf, obesity, organ transplant -- rejection prophylaxis, organ transplant -- rejection reversal, weight
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23 Aug 2010
Increased appetite (which could lead to weight gain) and raised cholesterol levels are known side effects of tacrolimus.
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