conversion from cellcept to myfortic

I was switched to cyclosporine and Myfortic. When the Incivek was started my cyclosporine was dropped to 25 mg once per day due to their interaction. Due to my previous non-response and to the multiple variations of the HCV I carry my odds were considered to be about 30%, maybe 40% at best. At the end of week 4 the HCV RNA was not detectable. The only additional side effect is that the anemia came quicker this time. I will start Procrit injections probably sometime this week.

The day I posted this problem, I visited my doctor. He prescribed to drop cellcept and to start wysolone 10mg daily. The test on 21st Nov shows TLC increased to normal range (5500 from 2200). Other liver engymes are also back to the normal range. Right now I am on prograf as only immunosupressant.

rigorous control of any hypertension or diabetes and avoidance of NSAIDS such as ibuprofen, aleve is essential. Trying to minimize the prograf dose while taking myfortic should also be undertaken. Establishing care with a nephrologist early after transplant is also a good idea.

He will be stopping his CellCept (Mycophenolate (Myfortic)) before starting treatment as you suspected due to interactions with INCIVEK. He is almost 2 years post transplant now. I hope this helps. I will let you know how things go for him as I will be helping him make it through treatment. Cheers!

I had a breakthrough with Avonex so my dr. recommended adding cellcept to the avonex shots. If so can you tell me how you have done with cellcept. Thanks!!!!

Doctor reduced her CellCept to 500 mg (from 1000mg) and increased PanGraaf to 5 mg (from 4mg) and Wysolone (steroid) to 12.5mg (from 15 mg). One week later she had the tests done again. The test result shows that her TLC has not moved an inch and is still at 2.8. My father is like panicked (he has always been a bit nervous personality anyway). The doctor - does he suspect virus infection, I am not sure - prescribed a blood test, result of which comes out after a week or so.

The reason they want you to have your flu shots is cellcept suppress the immune system and therfore your ability to fight infection. It is a good idea for everyone with a chronic condition to have their shots so I wouldn't stress too much about him telling you to get them. I was on cellcept for quite a long time when my dx was Sjogren's Syndrome. I never had any problems while taking it. I also took plaquenil.

m a patient with autoimmune hepatitis type II, and my doctor has just perscribed cellcept in an attempt to reduce or stop use of prednizone. It is really important to me to try and have a child, but I'm afraid if I start cellcept that I shouldn't get pregnant. I know cellcept is a class D drug, and discussed my concern with my doctor.

I know medicine as a whole works this way but is very frustrating to watch your son go through self induced side effects adding to initial problems. I just pray every day for a cure and until the day of a cure, i continue to enjoy every minute of my son. I would be happy to answer any questions in detail of the road thus far. Just feel free to write.

I had a massive flare up after being intolerant to Azathioprine and then to Mercaptopurine. Cellcept is a more pure medication and I have totally stabilized from having biliruben level of 87 down to 13. Alt count 300 down to 49. I would say give it a fair go and enjoy your life to the full. I do!

After a upper respiratory infection last month I have been having someone more weaknesses and even a slight breathing problem at times, so he wants to put me on Cellcept. The problem is Cellcept can cause Lymphoma and other side effects and infection risk,. I want to get off Prednisone due to weight gain and creeping up hypertension and the Mestinin digestive problems are a real pain.

Hi, can you post the ranges from the sheet you have? (Before I forget, let me also just make a note here that erythropoietin [which controls production of RBCs] is produced in the kidneys.

my doctors have reduced my cellcept in half. 1000 mg 2x day to 500 mg 2x day. they said my symptoms are common and reducing the cellcept should help. any comment?

it had to be increased. Then we went to 500mg of cellcept and 2mg of prograf...it got better. Then we went to 500mg of cellcept and 4mg of prograf and this is where I have been since then. My surgeons told me that I have a very strong immune system and all systems are different. They even told me that most people take less. After the surgeons feel that you are stable they let you go. Now you must find someone to monitor your care and blood work. I get blood work done every 2 months now.

I have always been extremely active even to due to my fatigue but I cannot loose a pound, I will work out 24-7 and change my diets often to see if anything changes and...nothing. I haven't really been able to loose the weight from the prednison, and I will gain then maintain that weight then then gain a little more and maintain.

The biggest side-effects I have experienced have been weight gain from the steriods and cellcept, including swelling. I sleep with a hand brace to keep my right hand from going to sleep at night due to swelling (carpal tunnel). My local doctor has added a duretic to my list of RX to help with this. My advice is to be as supportive as possible.

Sir, till previous 2 month my, creatine level was 0.8 to 0.9, but this month it increased to 1.23 and there was a protein trace in my urine routine. Sir/Mam, what should I do ? Though i met the doctor, but yet is it matter of concern for me..? Any step further you can suggest which i should follow ? In biopsy of my previous kidney biopsy it was found " FOCAL and SEGEMENTAL GLOMERULOSCLEROSIS".

t at all hesitate to do what you think you need to. If you feel that you need to stop the cellcept then that is what you do. However the risks really do outway what could happen if your liver numbers continue to rise. But you know your body best. That is my feeling...Does your Dr test your blood every month? What are your current numbers? I am heading to 2.5 mg of prednisone tomorrow and as soon as I get low enough they are going to start trying to "ween" the cellcept as well.

What does your TX teach or neph say about your elevated creatinine?? Neoral can cause nephrotoxicity. Ask your Dr or TX team about that. they might need to adjus the dose or change your meds around. Continue drinking plenty of water. Take care!

is this disease going to take my life in the next few years or am I headed for a lung transplant. Was diagnosed in July with this from The Mayo Clinic in Scotsdale, AZ and fron St Luke's Medical Center in Houston TX..I have a great team of doctors. Pulmo, Rheumy, Cardio, Sleep Apnea, Infectious Disease, Etc. They are saying this form is extremely rare as it is connective tissue variety and may be related to Sjogren's.

HAS ANYONE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH SPS 9STIFF PERSON SYNDROME?) I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE ELSE WHO HAS THIS DISEASE. I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH SPS IN DEC. 2006.

adding the cellcept would be to try and lower the prograf concurrently

When that happens, the doctor increases PanGraf / Cellcept dosage and a particular steroid (wysolone). After that the enzymes go back to normal - except GGT which goes down but still remains well above normal (say, falls from 1800 to 300).

t start out as that great of a day as my tires were low on air due to the cold weather and my compressor died as I was trying to top then off. So I had to make a special stop to get a new compressor. I also wasn't able to that the Trace up to Nashville as I had to make a stop at my bank. So NO deer spotting today. :( 2 months ago I was suppose to pick up a Glucose meter was I just got a diabetes DX.

My husband had autoimmune hepatitis and had liver transplant in March of 2003, he is doing well however, he stopped taking his meds 3 months ago because the meds is very expensive as he say, now he went back to take his meds that is Cellcept and Prograf . He now is feeling pain on his left side of his belly and it is really like distended and hard.and very warm to touch. His belly like shifted to the left ever since he had the surgery.

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