Confused

[Pie-eater]

My consultant said don’t eat 2 hours before AND 1 hour after taking Adoport, making 3 hours without food altogether. I’ve just picked up my new supply and noticed a sticker saying 2 hours after food OR an hour before. Has the advise changed or was I told wrong in the first place? As I’m diabetic it can be problematic going 3 hours without food. Thanks in advance.

[AyrshireK]

We checked this after hubbies transplant and were told by dietician and pharmacist that it didn't matter too much. Hubby takes his at 10am and 10pm - 10am one ends up not long after breakfast. Dietician said hubby can not go 6 hours a day not eating. (He too is diabetic).

Katie

[bagpuss7]

I was back at work full time 3 months post transplant. I wouldn't have had the time for that level of faffing about. I take it straight away in the morning and then when I can, early evening. ( often straight after food)This has had zero negative impact and my consultants seem fine with it. (2 and a half years post transplant) I guess there are the " ideal" circumstances to take it and then reality! Regularity is key .

[Pie-eater]

Thanks for the replies. I thought they weren’t that strict over times when I was in hospital post transplant, the nurses are too busy to faff about getting the timing spot on.

[NicharrisonMarch2022 in reply to Pie-eater]

I take advagraf as I didn’t get in with adaport.

I don’t think I was told anything regarding times, other than try and take them the same time every day.

Can you email a coordinator and ask them ?

[Pie-eater in reply to NicharrisonMarch2022]

It was the consultant at my local hospital who told me, I’m due to see my consultant at the QE soon, I’ll ask him.

[AyrshireK in reply to Pie-eater]

It's an hour before food or two hours after (empty stomach)- but as you say on the t/p ward it was never this as ward meds rounds never consistant.

Hubby is on Adoport too.

Katie

[Roy1955]

In this instance it's the use of the English language that's causing confusion."Or" means the same as "and" unless the word "either" is included in the instructions.

Advice is not to eat for a total of 3 hours and only a medical team can change that.

Get expert advice.

[Yellowsydney]

I take mine at 10am and 10pm, with, without, during food, no problems in 8 years. I can't swallow pills so have to take them with yogurt so always with food.

[McEwan1962]

I remember it being no food 2 hours before OR 1 hour after. Post transplant I had some complications and the nurses who were giving me my meds stuck to those guidelines. Once you are stable on the meds and your anti rejection results are within the normal ranges then you can manage by doing what works best for you and your routine👍