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Liver transplant - Let's support each other
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@athenalee, You are absolutely correct! Take medications as directed. As an experienced 11 year recipient, I might add: Always check with your doctor before introducing any over-the-counter meds, supplements (natural or otherwise), or vitamins. Research is good as long as you use reputable sources. Be wary of sales promotions that claim to be reliable research.
In addition to taking immunosuppressant meds according to directions, it is extremely important to be aware of some of the side effects that can occur. Did you know that certain common foods can interact with immunosuppressant meds?
Here is an article from the Mayo Clinic staff where you can read more - Immunosuppression: Watching For and Managing Side Effects
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/newsfeed-post/immunosuppression-watching-for-and-managing-side-effects/
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Yes, thank you. I’ve spend a lot of time reading medical journal articles so that I can best keep myself healthy. I’ve found it useful to at least have enough knowledge to know the questions to ask my providers. I was shocked and fascinated by all the research out there about food, herbs, herbal supplements, etc. that interfere with our medications and the mechanisms by which they interfere.