Tacrolimus Questions

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 •

Tacrolimus - I need help paying for this prescription, I am on it because of my liver transplant?

Posted 24 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Can being on tacrolimus cause bad headaches and vision problems?

My husband had a stem cell transplant almost 4mos ago. For the last 2 weeks he has been getting really bad headaches and having a hard time focusing with his vision. Could tacrolimus cause this?

Posted 24 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

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 •

Tacrolimus - How long does a person need to be taking this medication for side effects to show?

If i am healthy, and thinking about volunteering for a study on this drug, it consists of 4 mg dose 1 a day for 8 days. Should I be concern about the side effect that are listed on this site? Or are ...

Posted 2 Nov 2010 • 1 answer •

Is tacrolimus effective for dermatomyositis treatment?

doctors wants to start taking tacrolimus for my condition but i could not find anywhere that is is used for that purpose

Posted 3 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

Has anyone experienced bursitis as a side effect from using prograf 5mg generic?

I started to develop bursitis 30 to sixty days after using Tacrolimus.The symtoms were stiff muscle , joints and tenderness in the joints

Posted 22 Apr 2010 • 1 answer •

Tacrolimus and fruit juice interactions?

After reading more info. on this drug, and understanding what it does. Whilst taking the tablet with grapefruit juice is such a dangerous combination, Does that include all citrus fruit juice's, ...

Posted 12 Jan 2010 • 1 answer •

Prograf vs generic tacrolimus?

After 4 successful years on prograf due to a kidney transplant, am I doomed if I have to make the switch to generic tacrolimus? I have been told by my transplant team the generic has not been ...

Posted 31 Dec 2009 • 4 answers •

Tacrolimus Topical - Can Tacrolimus be used to treat pigment disorders like vitiligo?

I have a black sister who has vitiligo and her doctor suggested using this drug.

Posted 9 Dec 2009 • 1 answer •

I use tacrolimus ointment on my face daily for dermatitis are their any risks I should know about?

Posted 10 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •

Anyone know someone who is on the new prograf generic called tacrolimus and how the two compare?

i had a kidney transplant back in '95 and have been on prograf since. medco just wrote that they will do all future refills with the new generic

Posted 1 Oct 2009 • 4 answers •

Tacrolimus - hi!i wanna ask you about this medicine is it posible to develope one capsules from 1 mg

... in surange and give one half in the morning and one half in the evening because i can t find capsules from 0,5 mg in my country!and the dose is 0,5 in the morning and 0,5 mg in the evening!thanks

Posted 7 Sep 2009 • 3 answers •