Medication

[vinadhun2]

I have CKD stage 3b.

I am having problems of poor blood flow to my legs.My Dr. has given me Cilostazol

50mg 1tablet in morning and one in the evening and Gabapentin 400mg. half tablet in evening.

I believe that both these tablets are hard on kidneys. But as per my Dr. this dosage is not much and is O.K.

Anyone having experience with these tablets?

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

I have been taking Gabapentin for 2+ years now, (400mg per day ) and so far my eGFR has remained stable. I am at CKD 3b. My neurologist monitors the eGFR also.

[vinadhun2 in reply to orangecity41]

Thanks for your advice

[FiberFiend]

Hi vinadhun2,

I'm stable at Stage 2, and have been taking Gabapetin 400mg three times a day (I'm also a diabetic with neuropathy in my feet. I've been taking this dosage (1200mg daily) for the better part of three years. My Nephrologist knows this, as does my endocrinologist - basically all members of my care team know that I'm taking this medication at this dosage. My Nephrologist has never raised even an eyebrow at the Gabapentin levels.

(care team: Me, general practice Nurse practitioner, Nephrologist, Neurologist, Endocrinologist, Urologist, Pediatrist, Counselor, Psychiatrist, General Surgeon [DMX due to breast cancer diagnosis], Plastic Surgeon [breast reconstruction] - I think that's everyone)

[vinadhun2 in reply to FiberFiend]

Glad to know that