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Timing of anti-rejection meds: Anyone done anthing other than 8a/8p?
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@jimb43581921 @craigcraig. How interesting that your team says it doesn't matter whether or not your stomach is empty. Multiple transplant patients including a tac drug rep said to be sure to take these meds on an empty stomach. Which, sometimes I am able to pull off and sometimes not. Thanks for your input!
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@benedict66066 This is why we all have different daily dosage levels to achieve our targeted Tacrolimus blood level. I am in the beginning of my third year post transplant and taking 2.5 mg twice daily to hit my target blood level of 5-7 mcg/L. If I were to take the tacro on an empty stomach my daily dosage would probably be lower to achieve the same targeted Tacrolimus blood level.
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@benedict66066 Ah ha !!! You were right. Old man Craig must have forgotten. Better to be lucky than good as my monthly test results have all come up golden but I will know for going forward. Thanks ! From Mayos website.
If you are using the extended-release capsule:
Swallow the capsule whole with liquid. Do not crush, break, chew, or divide it.
Take the capsule every morning, preferably on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after a meal.
Do not drink alcohol with the capsule.