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Taking probiotics after liver transplant
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@debed Hi Debbie, I am 3.5 years post kidney tx. I take Tacrolimus and Mycophenolate . I also take Pantoprozole (PPI) 2x daily. I have found if I take the Pantoprozole with the anti rejection meds it makes me nauseated, so I take the Pantoprozole about an hour prior on empty stomach. If I have to take them together, I have to eat something to ward off the nausea. Pantoprozole is more effective on an empty stomach. Also, maybe you can try taking your anti rejection meds with or without food-see what sits better. My team did say I could eat the kind of yogurt with probiotics, and that has helped when taking antibiotics. Have you taken anti-nausea Med Zofran or Ondansetron? That is also can cause constipation which could help the loose stools. Talk to Dr about this. I take Imodium prior to times I cannot run to restroom easily-like on the road to Mayo as I haveIBS. I don’t take it all the time, but if I know it could be an issue I do. Hope you find solutions!
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Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for the response. My doctor took me off of Lansoprazole about a month ago after using for 30+ years. Apparently it's now determined to cause problems after long term use. I don't take any anti nausea meds. I think I've been resistant to add anymore pills to my daily intake. The nausea is usually short and I never vomit. I did start taking a probiotic at the doctor's suggestion. I know they are trying different things to see if anything will help with the nausea and/or diarrhea. I also take Imodium when I know I'm going to be in certain situations. I don't know what else to do. I really think it's medication related. I always take my morning meds on an empty stomach because I thought that was what I was supposed to do but have since learned it's not crucial. Yogurt sounds like a good morning meal. Easy and fast! I'm going to give that a try and see if it helps to put something in my stomach before I take my pills.
I know this whole journey is trial and error but it's just so much sometimes.
Thank you for the suggestions and encouragement.