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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Alcohol post transplant
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 05, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 05, 2004 12:00AM
Alcohol should not be taken with Prograf (Tacrolimus). Here are some other things to consider when taking this medication, taken from the Drug Information Handbook:
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
All forms:
* Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
* Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
Oral:
* Be careful about taking vaccinations while you are receiving this medicine.
* The risk of cancer is higher after taking this medicine.
* If you have high blood pressure, talk with healthcare provider.
* Tell dentists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers that you use this medicine.
* Do not take antacids, cholestyramine, or colestipol within 2 hours of this medicine.
* Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
Skin:
* Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings, makeup) over the area unless told to do so by healthcare provider.
* If you are receiving any form of light therapy, talk with healthcare provider.
* You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
All forms:
* Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
* Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
Oral:
* Be careful about taking vaccinations while you are receiving this medicine.
* The risk of cancer is higher after taking this medicine.
* If you have high blood pressure, talk with healthcare provider.
* Tell dentists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers that you use this medicine.
* Do not take antacids, cholestyramine, or colestipol within 2 hours of this medicine.
* Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
Skin:
* Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings, makeup) over the area unless told to do so by healthcare provider.
* If you are receiving any form of light therapy, talk with healthcare provider.
* You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Your transplant team (I'm sure) gave you instructions about alcohol.
CALL YOUR COORDINATOR OR YOUR TRANSPLANT PHYSICIAN