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Absorption question, tx
This might seem like a silly question, i have researched this forum and googled my question and cannot find the answer. I am on day 19 of Gilead trial and most mornings I have a bout of diarrhea within 15 -30 minutes of taking the medication. My stools are mostly loose these days, and I am eating and drinking plenty, but my real worry is that I am losing some of the medication due to the diarrhea so soon after taking pills.
Does anyone have any info on this? I asked my study nurse and she seemed to feel like it was not an issue. I plan to ask the doc on tuesday.
Does anyone have any info on this? I asked my study nurse and she seemed to feel like it was not an issue. I plan to ask the doc on tuesday.
Thanks Hector.. yes, I am drinking tons of water.. diarrhea is definitely one of the side effects, my main concern is whether it was causing me to lose some of the medicine. Thanks for your response.
Just got week 2 VL back, went from 6 million to 127,000 (week 1) to 9060. Good, but for this study, excellent would have been UND at week 2. :(
Just got week 2 VL back, went from 6 million to 127,000 (week 1) to 9060. Good, but for this study, excellent would have been UND at week 2. :(
Ask the doctor as he would know the most about the side affects of the medicine and if it is of any concern.
Most meds are absorbed from the stomach lining and small intestine not the colon which contains what you defecate so it shouldn't affect your absorption of the medicine.
To prevent dehydration when you have diarrhea, it is important to drink plenty of water also you should drink fluids that contain sodium, chloride, and potassium (Fruit juices, sports drinks, sodas without caffeine, and salty broths) as they are lost if you have a lot of diarrhea.
You might ask the doc about any anti-diarrhea med that you can take that won't affect your status in the trial.
Good luck!
Hector
Most meds are absorbed from the stomach lining and small intestine not the colon which contains what you defecate so it shouldn't affect your absorption of the medicine.
To prevent dehydration when you have diarrhea, it is important to drink plenty of water also you should drink fluids that contain sodium, chloride, and potassium (Fruit juices, sports drinks, sodas without caffeine, and salty broths) as they are lost if you have a lot of diarrhea.
You might ask the doc about any anti-diarrhea med that you can take that won't affect your status in the trial.
Good luck!
Hector
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