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What did you experience when cutting down Tacrolimus?

Transplants | Last Active: Feb 3 4:45pm | Replies (47)
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I did not know this, I will want to discuss this w/my Dr and see about taking a supplement of magnesium. Ty.
My tac level is usually 2.-2.5 .

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Sep 29, 2022

@scottj has a good point about Tacrolimus depleting blood magnesium levels. Usually anyone on longterm Tacro has their magnesium level checked as part of their routine CBC and liver panels. Check with your transplant team about taking magnesium and if you need to start a supplement, one that’s very easy on the stomach is Magnesium Glycinate.

It’s much kinder on the digestive tract and was approved by my transplant team pharmacist at Mayo. I’m no longer on Tacro but I still take the mag daily (at a lower level) because it’s also beneficial to prevent bone loss and helps with a number cellular functions with our bodies.

I found a fairly good article on WebMD regarding Magnesium Glycinate and its benefits. https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-magnesium-glycinate#1

Do you remember seeing magnesium levels in your bloodwork? It should be between 1.7 to 2.2 mg/dL

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