CellCept for Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis User Reviews

Rating: 7.2

CellCept has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 11 reviews for the treatment of organ transplant, rejection prophylaxis. 55% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 18% reported a negative experience.

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Reviews for CellCept

dam...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 6, 2020

"CellCept is easier on your kidneys than Prograf, so that is a plus. It can increase your risk of cancer, which is scary. But if I had the choice, I would be on CellCept instead of Prednisone. It does cause depression and anxiety for some people, and I am one of them. But almost all of the transplant drugs do. Prednisone seems to be the worst of the bunch, though. Weight gain, blood pressure goes up some on this, insomnia, tiredness is a big one. But you have to take something. I don't know about all of the alternatives to this drug, but if it doesn't work, then ask. I will say my biggest problem with the drug has been that I developed the BK virus, which is dangerous, and I had to come off of CellCept to allow my body to fight the virus. So that is something to watch. Take your pills - it is better than rejection or damage. But always ask for alternatives. Pricey, so go with generic!"

7 / 10

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3rd...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
May 15, 2014

"I have had 3 kidney transplants, and I've been on CellCept 2 different times. The last time I was on CellCept for 7 years, it worked well until I developed CellCept colitis. I was extremely sick and found myself in the hospital. The doctors discontinued CellCept, and now I am on Imuran."

6 / 10

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Mom...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 14, 2023

"CellCept gave me just severe diarrhea that I ended up back in the hospital with severe dehydration and anemia. Was switched to Envarsus XR with Zortress and prednisone. Envarsus was switched to Prograf. A biopsy showed thrombotic microangiopathies (TMA) (very small blood clots), which can be caused by tacrolimus, so I was switched to cyclosporine. Everolimus caused my cholesterol to go very high, so was switched to Imuran. Imuran messed up my blood with an extremely low platelet count. So now I am just on cyclosporine and prednisone, with fingers crossed and prayer."

3 / 10

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"I had a liver transplantation in 1997 and have been on Sandimmun Neoral for 13 years. In 2009, my doctor decided to switch to CellCept because my creatinine level rose from 1.3 to 1.7 (kidney). I have been on both Neoral and CellCept over the whole summer of 2009. I did not feel well, and finally, in November 2009, I had a hyper blood-sugar shock of 1402, was hospitalized. Now I am slowly recovering with insulin BS 100-200. I switched back to Sandimmun 25-0-50, but my doctor wants to switch again to CellCept. I'm afraid to get hyperglycemia again."

6 / 10

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Bad...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 29, 2020

"I am having severe diarrhea on CellCept, which has my electrolytes out of whack to the point of having to go to the local ED for fluids and supplements. I'm taking 2g daily in 4 doses. The more I drink, the worse it gets, so I am in a catch-22 situation. I am also on Envarsus and prednisone as anti-rejection meds. I'm also taking Septra, which may be contributing to my problem."

3 / 10

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Cob...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
July 26, 2017

"Had heart transplant 8 years ago and have been on CellCept & Prograf. 500 mg CellCept & 1 mg Prograf a day and feeling excellent with no side effects."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
July 22, 2009

"But too expensive. I'm 27 years old with no insurance, and I'm paying close to $1,000 a month."

8 / 10

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Kay...
October 16, 2009

"I have had a heart transplant. This drug has kept me alive for the last 18 months. Thank you. Fortunately, I have suffered no side effects."

10 / 10

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20 Report

jay...
November 2, 2009

"Had kidney transplant almost 3 years ago, seems to be working great for me."

9 / 10

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15 Report

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