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@sallylynn Please talk to a pharmacist about any meds you think may be problematic for you. They are there to he helpful.

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Good evening. I actually did call my Walgreens tonight and talked to the Pharmacist. I went through everything step by step( He was actually in my patient profile while we talked since I get my RX's there). He said it's possible the Pantoprazole is responsible but because I stopped talking all my medications he believes my numbers should improve within a few weeks.He said keep a close eye on my next labs which I will. He didn't think my creatinine of 1.23 was critically high and he has seen much worse eGFR's. He said all the drugs are out of my body now, clearance is 5 days. I also asked my PCP in My Chart to please order a Cystatin C blood test. She did put in a order for Magnesium. I will be seeing her on 06/10, so in 6 days. I also brought up I have asked my "former" PCP for the last 2 months+ to please place a lab for a BMP because I am on 3 drugs that are not good for the kidneys and she refused! Her reason? Because I quit smoking so there's no need too. IF I would have had my BMP checked 2 or 3 months ago like I wanted to I would have caught my creatinine rising and my eGFR declining!!!! I blame this on her totally!! My Gastro even sent a request for a BMP for me and she still didn't put in the order! Another Doctor actually had to place the lab order for my BMP! I think I am going to call the Director of the clinic and put in a formal complaint. Total narcissist/Gas lighter. ~ I want to rest my mind & not fret but boy do I want to beat myself up forever sallowing one stupid PPI or H2 blocker.

I agree, @collegeprof! A pharmacist who has your medication history can really be invaluable in answering questions and seeing possible drug interactions. They have no "dog in the fight" and want to help people, from my experience.
Ginger