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Tacrolimus blood levels: Do yours vary?

Transplants | Last Active: Sep 2 7:36am | Replies (39)
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I take my morning pills (8am) on an empty stomach, but my nightly pills after dinner (8pm). I messaged my nurse coordinator to let her know of the change in medication provider. I’m fairly confident that CVS changed the provider because it’s a less expensive generic - although they told me it was a supply chain issue. I think that’s probably BS.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 30, 2022

Gerry, that happens on occasion. I can remember when a generic version came out for Tacrolimus and the transplant team told me to let them know if I had any problems while they watched my levels. Result for me was no problem.
On occasion Mayo Specialty Pharmacy has changed supplier (maybe twice in 13 years) they notify me.
Whatever the reason, changes are made, it to be expected. You did the right thing to notify your nurse coordinator.
Like you, I take my meds at 8AM and 8PM. I’m a lite breakfast eater and since I’m retired, before/after meal can vary. My first priority is to be consistent with the 12 hour spacing.

How are you feeling with the increased dose of Tac?

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