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@alh4

I had a liver transplant 3 years ago. My oldest daughter blessed me with a part of her liver. Basically, have done well. Had colon resection six weeks ago due to diverticulitis. Done well. As of now tac level is 2.6 and alt and ast slightly elevated. 29/33
Those had been in the low 20’s.
I take 2 Tacrolimus AM and PM
It seems that a couple of hours after I take Tac, I seem to be weak and lightheaded. Does anyone else experience this side effect?

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 1, 2023

@alh4, One of the side effects of Tacrolimus is that it can cause dizziness. I see that you had surgery 6 weeks ago, and this could be a complicating issue with the introduction of other medications and healing.
I have had tremors after my morning dose , but not dizziness or lightheadedness . I do remember some dizziness and lightheadedness that was related to blood pressure, though.

When did last have labs and tacrolimus level checked? I would encourage you to ask this question to your transplant team. Have you mentioned this to them?

Here is a discussion about dizziness:
- Dizzy still after my liver transplant
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dizzy-1/

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