Change of tablets

[Shaunwood]

I had a t/plant just over 5yrs ago through pbc I've been doing fine a few little things but not really bad now the consultant is changing tabs from traclamus to adoport just wondering if anyone out there has had this happen to them and if so did you have any side effects

[Huggy7614]

Hi Sharwood, exactly the same boat as you - although only 4.5 years. Mine was at QEHB, and just had letter through the post about the change. I’ll be watching your post with interest. Andy

[Shaunwood in reply to Huggy7614]

Thanks huggy for your reply hope you are well i had mine done at QE consultant is phoning me beginning of February so I'll no more but I'm hoping he'll let me stay on the traclamus

[Yellowsydney]

Hi, Adoport is a brand name for tacrolimus, it is the same drug so side effects will be the same. It isn't just you it is all Birmingham patients being changed. I've taken Adoport tacrolimus ever since my transplant 6 1/2 years ago as it is the preferred brand that Addenbrookes use. This has been discussed a few times in our Facebook group called liver transplant support uk, if you use Facebook please feel free to join, thousands of friendly and knowledgeable people that are in your situation.

If you have any concerns contact your coordinators to discuss.

Hilary xx

[Shaunwood in reply to Yellowsydney]

Thanks for your reply hope you are well I'm just a bit concerned will talk to consultant when he phones February

[BritishLiverTrust8 Moderator British Liver Trust in reply to Shaunwood]

Dear Shaunwood

If you [are in the UK and] would find it useful to talk things over, our nurse-led helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm on 0800 652 7330 (excluding bank holidays)

Best wishes

British Liver Trust

[Shaunwood in reply to BritishLiverTrust8]

Thanks 👍 good to no I'm OK at the moment speaking to consultant February should no more

[Kristian]

I got a letter at the weekend saying the same. I'm wondering if this is an NHS wide initiative though. Whilst i'm still a Birmingham patient i actually get my anti rejection stuff from my local hospital instead now. So will be interesting to see. My next appointment is early December so will see what the pharmacist says when they get in touch in a couple of weeks.