High chlestrol after 8 month of transplant

[Ish123]

High cholesterol after 8 month of transplant..reason and any one face this.

[Davidkidney]

Yes, I started taking a statin to treat this 6 months after my transplant, I suspect it's a side effect of the immunosuppressants, especially prednisolone.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

Yes, I too was started on a statin soon after my transplant. I believe too that it is a side effect of the immunosuppressants. However, I am nearly 20 years post transplant and never had to increase my dose of statins. My cholesterol is under good control and have no issues.

[Ish123 in reply to WYOAnne]

Thanks g!!

[kimmie55]

Yes, went from 160 pre-tx, to be high of 250 or so. Tried to lower without meds but after about 5yrs I gave in. Total cholesterol is 150, all other numbers great on 10 mg atorvastatin. Take the pill😘

[Ish123 in reply to kimmie55]

Thanks g!!

[Donaldson0007]

This fluctuated for me on and off. The past 2 or 3 lab sets, all is well. No meds needed at this time for cholesterol.

[Ish123]

Thanks g!