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Replies to "I am taking Tacrolimus for MCD. I have taken the Pfizer vaccine including the booster. I..."
Hi @codered032 I just replied to another post of yours regarding being on Tacrolimus for your chronic kidney disease and having side effects.
I wondered if it’s your nephrologist or is it your PCP who has you on Tacrolimus? Do you have labs run routinely to check the amount of tacro in your blood. Checking the trough is very important as Tacro can be really rough on the kidneys, and of course, if you have a dose in your system that’s too high, your immune system will be compromised to a greater level.
Tacrolimus is a very strong anti-inflammatory drug but too much causes a host of other issues.
This is the latest regarding Regeneron and who can receive the medication:
“Regeneron monoclonal antibody therapy is for use in adult and pediatric patients (12 and older) who have either been diagnosed or exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are at high risk for progression to severe illness. The treatment is most effective when given early, and the sooner it is given the better.”
From what I’m reading the effect is short lived and should only be used if an immo compromised patient has been directly exposed to covid.
Depending on where you’re going in Florida, if you’re exposed or develop Covid here is a site where you can find Regeneron clinics in Florida.
https://cdr-healthmed.com/covidtreatment/
Just be very cautious to continue to follow all the Covid protocol for avoiding infections such as wearing a mask, washing hands, avoid exposure to people in restaurants and anywhere there are crowds. I’ll be down there for the next 2 months as well so I know it’s a concern. I’m also immuno compromised but will still be wearing my mask. Have fun!
Back to the Tacro question…do you know what your blood level is? What are your side effects?