I am on Cellcept for Myasthenia Gravis. I have been on 500mg twice a day for 3 months and my dose is being cut in half to try and combat significant side effects. I am wondering if I should expect any new symptoms as my body adjusts to the new dose.
My cellcept dose is being taped down to try and reduce side effects. What can I expect?
Question posted by Sjackson6 on 10 April 2012
Last updated on 30 July 2015
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4 Answers
gitabucks
15 April 2012
There shouldn't be any problems reducing the amount, just remember to not break the pills in half.
Inactive
12 April 2012
Listed below are the patients instructions, & side effects for cellcept. Hope this helps you. Lowering the dose should avoid the side effects... Mary
https://www.drugs.com/cellcept.html
Roskini
11 April 2012
I believe there is little if any, side effects to reducing the dosage. I have been taking CellCept for over a year with no side effects (to my knowledge).
health576
10 Nov 2012
Have you seen any positive effects from CellCept? If so, what are they? If not, will you continue waiting for good results?
Roskini
11 Nov 2012
Positive side effects from taking cellcept? Yes, my myasthenia gravis is controlled.
Side effects: I believe cellcept keeps me from getting a full nights sleep. One of the side effects listed for cellcept is sleeplessness. My mind sometimes races around and I can't relax.
bozeman14
31 July 2015
I have had infectious diarrhea, and all the complications of antibiotics.This has lasted for 3 months.
endlessPred
11 April 2012
Hello, not sure what side effects you are having. I was on cell cept for my disease. I had no side effects except, not sure which, but either liver or kidney affected and was not seeing the results I had hoped for which was to reduce my prednisone. I was on it six months or so.
However, I went right off of it, so I noticed nothing getting off. And we started a new drug. The prednisone may have masked things. however, except for things that affect the brain like pain killers and antidepressant and their kin, reducing a dose of meds like this generally help side effects go away.
I did find that the manufacturer would provide it free if you had financial need. As it Is quite expensive. Sorry, that is all I know, personally.
Good luck with the change. Hope it helps you with the side effects. Please let us know more if I did not help. More details we give in our history and questions the better we help each other.
health576
10 Nov 2012
Did you have any positive effects from CellCept (while you were taking it, I realize you had to stop)? If so what were the good effects? How long did you take it? Thanks!
endlessPred
10 Nov 2012
Cell cept was used as a prednisone sparing drug. It works for most people. It is my disease that is the issue. I was on it for over a year. It worked at first but I started having uncontrolled flareups so we tried another med. really, no side effects. It does have to taper with the physician. Don't do it on your own as you could have real problems needing increases in prednisone or other meds. Only the doctor knows what is needed. Many of the other meds have some pretty tough side effects. It all depends upon what you can tolerate against what will happen without it.
I do know that I had no prescription insurance at that time. I contacted the manufacturer and because of my low income no longer being able to work, I received it free. Something to know about if you need to do this.
I know I am repeating, but others read this as well and want to be sure they catch this.
endlessPred
10 Nov 2012
One other thought. What you may be attributing to side effects could well be what other meds are doing or your disease itself. I am curious as to what you are having as side effects. That would help a lot for me to remember if I shared the same things.
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- CellCept uses and safety info
- CellCept prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of CellCept (detailed)
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