Lyrica and renal function

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Avatar f tn I am not aware that impaired renal function precludes treatment for HCV. I have read that kidney disease is a negative predictor of SVR but, so too are a lot of conditions yet people have overcome them. I have seen articles which discuss the plasma levels of ribavirin with renal impaired patients. The suggestion is that rather than weight base dose these patients the dose should be arrived at by considering GFR (glomerular filtration rate). This is from Clinical Care Options @ http://tiny.
Avatar f tn The blood urea nitrogen or BUN test is primarily used, along with the creatinine test, to evaluate kidney function. Those with advanced cirrhosis may have an impact on kidney function as their liver function progressively fails. This is why the creatinine level is one the the blood tests that make up the MELD score that determines the need for liver transplantation. Typically when a patient experiences Hepatorenal Syndrome as a result of cirrhosis a HIGH creatinine level is seen.
Avatar m tn It was not until I found a very good endocrinologist (and even they are not all created equal in investigating our symptoms and labs)​ ​that ​I think I have found ​some successful treatment​.​ My thyroid function was previously checked by more than one doctor (including my PP and the rheumatologist); however, too many doctors do not know how to "check it" and missed putting together all the various "off" clues in my labs, like the protein in yours.
Avatar f tn My dad has only one kidney and it is at 19% function. What stage would this be considered? He is 92 so I am trying to decide what course of action to take.
Avatar m tn Kidney function tests are common procedures used to evaluate kidney (renal) function. Refer to the following documents for details of how each test is performed: BUN Creatinine - blood Creatinine clearance Creatinine - urine http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/003435.
Avatar n tn thank you
Avatar n tn s current kidney function and renal parenchyma of 8 mm, it would be a good decision to go for conservative surgery. Though there is a small chance that he may require Nephrectomy at a later stage, Pyeloplasty would be the best treatment at this stage. Nephrectomy is typically indicated when renal parenchyma is less than 3-4 mm. So if you understand and agree that there is a small possibility that your father may require a second surgery later, you can go for a pyeloplasty now.
Avatar n tn I assume you likely already had since you had a kidney function test and whomever ordered that test knows the results. What kind of follow up are they giving you for this and what is the doctor's recommendation? This page does reference vemlidy with regards to renal issues. https://www.rxlist.com/vemlidy-drug.htm. Again, we urge you to come up with the appropriate course of action with your doctors and hope that others weigh in here on the forum. Best of health to you.
Avatar m tn My question is, How is the Thyroid affected by Renal Failure or impaired renal function. my friend and I are both in Nuclear Medicine, we have some understanding of the basics but would like a more technical yet clearer understanding. I apologize if this should have been posted in the kidney forum.
Avatar n tn i have been on alot of different meds and only a few didnt give me side affects! i was taking lyrica and cipralex, and also had been on fluoxetine, these are only 1s that agreed with me, i have an eptopic heart beat so alot of meds give me very fast heart palpatations.
Avatar m tn In patients with normal renal and hepatic function, the dosage of colchicine should be reduced when used with potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors or within 14 days of using them. For the treatment of acute gout flares, the adjusted dosage recommended is 0.6 mg for one dose, followed by 0.3 mg one hour later. Administration should not be repeated for at least three days. For the prophylaxis of gout flares, the adjusted dosage should be 0.3 mg once a day if the original regimen was 0.
Avatar m tn Although I also have CKD, it is not from diabetes, though it is not uncommon in diabetics , they are a high risk group. Go back to dr, request kidney function test be repeated and order a renal ultrasound. As he has diabetes and is in a high risk group, I would ask for a refer to a nephrologist.
470168 tn?1237471245 I function well into the evening (ironing and washing dishes). This is a huge improvement for me. Some of my continual muscle pain and spasms have gone and so has the cognitive fog. In my situation it also turned out I am also intolerant to gluten, but many are just unable to process the simple carbohydrates.
Avatar f tn I cannot take lyrica or skalin or neurotin for my aches and pains i had such a headache from the lyrica and that was one pill low dose it was like i was on hallucigens the room was like a picture show and i had to do a 12 hr shift i told my boss my medication is not agreeing so if i had to leave they knew why soo then the skalin for muscle pain kept me a zombie i was in a fog with 1 pill and could not function for 12 hrs so the neurotin for my shingles neuroapathy was like bees stinging my
Avatar n tn Chronic kidney disease is caused by diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, polycystic kidney disease and some medications like pain killers. Medications are given to reduce the blood pressure and to correct the anemia. When the renal function is below the optimal level then dialysis is initiated. At the end stage of renal failure renal transplant from a competent donor would be the therapy of choice. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Avatar n tn Hence, the skin can become very tight and painful and joint mobility can become very limited. You can get a baseline renal function assessment prior to the MRI for reference under your physician’s supervision. Take care.
Avatar n tn When treatment is required, restored renal function allows use of combination therapy with IFN and ribavirin. Limitations of current HCV therapy include lack of tolerability and suboptimal response rates. New antiviral agents that can be used in dialysis patients (e.g., ribavirin alternatives) and in the posttransplantation setting (e.g., IFN alternatives) are needed to improve outcomes in these populations.
Avatar f tn Hi! I'm new to this group but was hoping to find some insight. I have 2 children and the youngest is 10 months and I had hypertension during both of my pregnancies. After I gave birth my blood pressure lowered again but this past week I have had bad high blood pressure again and went to the dr and he started me on medicine and did lab work. All of my lab work came back normal but he had me have a renal ultrasound today to check kidney function.
Avatar m tn My Dr was going to prescribe me lyrica for shingles pain but I was hesitant and refused at the time. I did some research on it when I got home and actually found that lyrica is approved in eroupe for anxiety. I also read reviews of people taking it for other things and found that it helped with their anxiety. Glad to know it is working for you. What dosage are you on?Where your prescribed the lyrcia for anxiety or something else? Hope it continues to help you.
Avatar f tn I was prescribed lyrica and now I am having trouble walking, standing and driving. Besides the panicky feeling that has started from taking this drug, I also have horrible stomache issues when taking lyrica. It effects my stomache much like an NSAID would. In short, I would say lyrica may be a savior for some but it has been a nightmare for me.
Avatar n tn What is Grade 1 renal medical disease? Is there a cure through medicines and dieting?
Avatar n tn sorry 2 to 3 ltr per day, go and see a renal ditecian
Avatar m tn Used to take high dose of gabapentin and no longer working and decided to try Lyrica. Dr.said if could get used to taking the amitripline during the day it could help and it does but can't function. Now back to just taking it at night and have to suffer all day as the lyrica isn't doing it for me Just hoping someone has a suggestion for daytime relief. Thanks for helping.