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Prograg vs tacrolimus?

I had my kidney transplant Oct 09 and had been on prograf from that time until about two months ago when my pharmacy started me on tracrolius. Blood test a month ago showed a very low prograf level. ...

Posted 20 Dec 2011 1 answer

I am taking prograf as treatment for post-kideney transplantation. Is it possible for me to donate?

... blood/blood products while taking this medication seeing as it binds to the proteins in my blood?

Posted 25 Jul 2011 0 answers

Prograf vs tacrolimus? Should I switch?

My heart transplant was 20 years ago. I've had very little rejection over the years but asked for tacrolimus as prograf has become too expensive. Now worried after reading about deaths! ...

Posted 28 May 2011 1 answer

My prograf has an expiration date of 1/11/11. Does anyone know if Prograf would really have lost?

... its strength 3 months after an expiration date or do they likely build in some cushion like most drugs or foods? I'm not in great $ situation so hate to throw away.

Posted 20 Apr 2011 1 answer

Kidney transplant - has anyone else had extremely elevated Prograf levels and how was it treated?

I'm a kidney transplant patient (May 10) and my latest labwork shows my Prograf level at 3 times the normal limit. I have retested but worried sick until they give me the results. Has anyone ...

Posted 9 Mar 2011 1 answer 1 star

Is rituximab used for steroid dependant nephrotic syndrome in a 2 yr old?

2 yr old female has been on prednisone, prograf, lasix for a yr., now phys want to give her rituximab iv. They feel this will reset her white blood cells and they will be able to take her off meds. ...

Posted 29 Oct 2010 1 answer

Why has bcbs of al. stopped paying for prograf?

my husband was recently changed to the generic prograf. He is having the side effects of abd. discomfort , swelling of the feet and ankles.

Posted 21 Aug 2010 1 answer

Is anyone experiencing weight gain or elevated chloresterol levels as a result taking tacromillus?

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 ...

Posted 19 Aug 2010 1 answer

Can you just stop taking prograf?

Posted 27 Jun 2010 1 answer

I am 61 yrs. Old, received my left lung transplant 2004. Now I am having some problems and need to?

Know if anyone out there are having these problems. I take the prograf, prednisone, imuran, etc. Was sick with allergies in may, now my kidneys are acting up, no one is sure why, however transplant ...

Posted 25 Jun 2010 1 answer

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