Leflunomide washout cholestyramine

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Avatar n tn i take the leflunomide (arava) but also take pills for the reflux, which does help. I take renitidine i believe it is called. I found it worked pretty good for the swelling myself. I am also on the Embrel, but still do not have R.A under control. I just wanted to say that the arava was the best drug i have taken up until i was put on the embrel. I live in B.
Avatar m tn My MRI states A 9mm arterially enhancing focus in segment 4 which demonstrates washout and is consistent for HCC. With a tumor this small is this 100% for sure I have HCC?
Avatar f tn but the loss of the central fatty hilum is sometimes a concerning feature seen on US, and FNA can help determine if this may be a suspicious node (make sure the FNA is sent for cytology AND Tg-washout). In the absence of increasing serum TG, there is not likely a need for routine CXR.
446049 tn?1649005835 A friend of a friend who had (IBS) chronic diarreah and her doctor started her on Cholestyramine which she got in packets and mixed with juice to drink. After a week her diarreah was gone and now has been gone for a little over 3 months. I know that it's prescribed for cholesterol issues, but it also has stopped her constant diarreah. The strange thing is her gastro doctor prescribed it and her cholesterol levels have always been fine.
Avatar f tn I HAVE SMALL BOWELL SYNDROME,I HAVE STAYED AWAY FROM USING CHOLESTYRAMINE ON A FULL TIME BASIS[IT DOES SLOW BOWELLS BUT WITH A LOT OF LOWER PAIN] I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT COLESTIPOL WILL HELP ME,.MY BOWELL MOVEMENTS PER DAY ARE 6 TO 25 TIMES.I USE 60 MG, 4TIMES A DAY OF CODIENE TO HELP CONTROL THIS PROBLEM. THE GOOD AND BAD OF THIS MEDICATION FOR ME PLEASE?
808815 tn?1254301881 hi is there anyone on the site been on trials for this new med as i have to start this med once i have saw my rematologist apparently its on trial at the moment or has been for a few years it should help with my arthritis as well as slowing down my ms,i started on leflunomide today 100mg for 3 days then 20mgs every day after until i see about going on this new med teriflunomide they are supposed to be similar i read a trial post on another forum and there seems to be good reports on it any info
Avatar f tn He has been on a combination of Arava 20 mg ( Hydroxychloroquine) and Plaquenil (Leflunomide) . He has been going severly downhill since January and has lost 40 pounds, has constant mucous drainage that he chokes on especially after meals, and has severe shortness of breath. Can these symptoms be a result of the medications he is taking? Is it safe for him to take two synthetic DMARDS at the same time?
Avatar f tn Friday I called my neuro to find out if they want me to do a washout period on Tysabri, as they are considering me for the new drug out in March. I've ben on Tysabri almost a year and JC+ from the start The nurse told me my test showed 1.03. which means nothing to me. Anyone know anything about this test?
Avatar n tn Has anyone taken Questran (cholestyramine)? Has it helped or cause worse problems. Does it actually stop the diarrhea? I am taking also Lomotil which has not helped much at all. I started it 2 days ago and have not noticed any change. If this med doesn't help than I will have to start on TPN. Thank you for any information you can give.
Avatar n tn Cheri70 is right low fat is the only way to go but you may have to start taking Cholestyramine which is a powdered medication that you can mix with juice or water that binds the excess bile. Often times, especially in women, you can have stomach irritation and develop Colitis if your Liver produces too much bile. The small Intestines usually absorbs bile but if there is too much it can enter the Colon and scorch the lining causing inflammation, pain, nausea, and a variety of other issues.
294425 tn?1288528395 The article also says that the patient was started on Gilenya after only being off Tysabri for 6 weeks, when the recommended washout period is actually 12 weeks. There are still alot more questions than answers about this situation - hopefully more specific information will continue to become available, so it can all be put into better perspective. And hopefully this will prove to be an isolated case ... time will tell.
Avatar f tn in the two oclock axis middl depth there is a linear asymmetric area of nodular enhancement displaying a 5% washout curve which extends over a length 2.6cm, there is moderate ductal enhancement" the right breast reports ' anterior 10 oclock axis there is a 1 x 0.3 x 0.6 cm masslike area of enhancement displaying a 13% washout curve' both need biopsys and am scheduled on the 9th of dec, time is going so slowley.
6708370 tn?1471490210 Pruritus due to liver disease is particularly resistant to therapy. Cholestyramine (Questran) 4 g/day, gradually increased to 24 g/day, is one option. If the pruritus does not respond or the patient cannot tolerate cholestyramine, rifampin (Rifadin) can be tried. Spider angiomas, Bier spots, and “paper-money” skin are all superficial vascular problems that may be related to liver disease.
168348 tn?1379357075 Maybe your should talk to your son's doctor about taking Cholestyramine powder. It's by prescription, and to take Benifiber. The Cholestyramine absorbs the fat. It was originally for cholesterol. I knew someone who took two products and she does well. You have to play with the Cholestyramine powder till you get the right dose so you don't get constipated. That's why you take the fiber.
Avatar n tn I had my gallbladder removed about 6 years ago and I was going at least 6 to 12 times a day and when I had to go I had to go now! Very urgent. I went to my family doc and he said I needed to bulk up with fiber. I didn't think that would help but I tried it. Tried a lot of things that didn't work. I then tried Cholestyramine. That helped with the urgency but I was still going 5 to 8 times a day.
Avatar f tn To use washout die in your hair ? While pregnant I'm 15 weeks and 5 days. And was just wondering ..
168348 tn?1379357075 Sorry! I knew I had read something about your daughter!!!! I posted this about your son on the other thread thinking....oh, well, who cares! After I posted it, I realized that THIS was the post I was looking for! OOPS. Replace the references to your son for your daughter! MY BAD!!!! Maybe you should talk to your son's doctor about taking Cholestyramine powder. It's by prescription, and to take Benifiber. The Cholestyramine absorbs the fat. It was originally for cholesterol.
1475492 tn?1332884167 You would not be on two DMDs at the same time, especially not with Tysabri. Previous DMD use has to be stopped and there is a washout period of at least 30 days before you can begin Tysabri. If the neurologist doesn't require a washout period, get out of there and go to someone who knows what they are doing. If you choose to go off of Tysabri, there is going to be another washout period. The recommended length for Tysabri to gilenya, is about 4 months.
Avatar m tn Hi, "Washout kinetics" is one of the means that radiologists use to distinguish between a benign lesion and a lesion which may be cancer. During the MRI process, you receive an injection of dye. A lesion that has quick enhancement after the injection and then has a high degree of washout (i.e.
Avatar f tn Recently, I have checked in https://www.easycalculation.com/medical/adrenal-washout-calculator.php website about the calculation of Adrenal Adenoma Percentage. It is a kind of Tumour occurs in Adrenal glands. It has been clearly explained about how to calculate the percentage of Adrenal glands using formula and with an example. I have read in magazine that it affects adults of any age. As my age is 23, I am so scared about this tumour.
Avatar f tn There are several geographic, peripheral hypervascular foci, predominantly in the left hepatic lobe, which do not demonstrate washout on the portal venous or delayed phases and are likely vascular shunts. No suspicious liver lesion. 1. Is there anything to be concerned about? 2. What does "geographic, peripheral hypervascular foci" mean??? 3. What are "vascular shunts"? Thanks in advance.
Avatar n tn 4. Right hepatic lobe posterior segment mass with early arterial enhancement and rapid washout. These features are compatible with a neoplastic mass and/or atypical hemangioma. The possibility of metastatic or primary hepatic neoplastic lesion is within the differential diagnosis of this right hepatic lobe lesion.
Avatar n tn Has anyone become pregnant while taking cholestyramine? I f yes, any side effects to fetus?
Avatar m tn - Genotype – D - HbsAg Quantitative History 27-06-2015 (Before Peg IFN started) – 6537 12- 12-2016 (Within six month of Peg IFN) – 3756 05-10-2016 (After 5 month of Peg IFN completion) - 4258 PEGIHEP – 100 (Zydus Cadilla) – First six months PEGVIR – 100 (Cipla) – Last six months Latest MRI Report (27-08-2016) No HCC Chronic liver disease with multiple subcentrimetric arterial enhancing lesions in segment VI, VII and VIII, no washout on venous or delayed phase, no diffu
Avatar n tn Though it is frustrating, it resolves over a period of time. Taking cholestyramine will resolve the symptoms if it is bile acid diarrhea. 2. It can be due to other causes not related gallbladder or its removal. Some of the causes include irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease etc. You can find out whether you get relief with cholestyramine. Also try to avoid fatty food. I hope that answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.