Sevelamer and Diarrhea: What Users Say
Brand names: Renvela, Renagel
Reviews for Sevelamer
- Hol...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 28, 2019
For Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure "The medication works, but I have severe diarrhea when I take them. The diarrhea limits my eating out, and I constantly have to be near a restroom. It also impacts my sleeping each night. Again, the medication works, but for me, the diarrhea is a definite negative."
- Fra...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 2, 2021
For Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure "I've been using sevelamer for about 3 weeks along with calcium acetate. When I first started using it, I was a bit constipated, but now I'm experiencing loose stools frequently. It always causes a bit of nausea, and sometimes I feel fatigued. I'm not sure if the fatigue is from dialysis or the drug. My only concern is the frequent bowel movements."
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Frequently asked questions
- Jea...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 28, 2023
For Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure "I took sevelamer for 3 1/2 days. I finally said enough was enough. My diarrhea was so severe I couldn’t even stand to wipe myself. I had blood on my tissue and was almost to the point of blisters. I couldn’t even leave the bathroom before I would have to go right back in. This drug was horrible for me."
Sevelamer for Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure "Expensive at over $800 for a 30-day supply. Experienced diarrhea often taking 2 out of the recommended 3 pills a day. Lowered my uric acid from 11.5 to 10.8. Brought my phosphorus levels down very well."