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Saturday, November 27, 2010

What are the Medications Taken for the Liver Transplant Candidate?


What are the medications taken for the liver transplant candidate?  I am taking Furosemide (Lasix) and Spironolactone.  They are to control water buildup in my system, the telling signs are swelling of the feet and ankles, and bloating of the abdominal area and face.  They also control blood pressure.  Since the liver cannot remove water at the capacity that it should, the Furosemide comes into play.  The same for the liver and use of the Spironolactone.  The cirrhosis prohibits the proper amount of circulation that should be flowing through this organ.  This, in turn, makes the heart work harder, and may raise blood pressure to unacceptable levels without the medication.  I am sure that other liver transplant candidates may be on other medications depending on different factors, including severity of the disease and many other patient characteristics.  At any rate, never take another drug of any type without consulting with your doctor, as there are quite a few out there that may damage the liver, including aspirin. After the liver transplant occurs, the specialists at OSU tell me that usually about three medications are needed, among them are anti-rejection drugs. I do not know the names of the drugs, and I am in no hurry to find out what they are, as I plan to hang on to my liver and avoid the liver transplant for as long as possible.  I do understand that they are quite costly.  In case you may be curious about their names, costs, and what they do, I am sure your doctor can answer those questions for you.  The internet may be a good option too.  There is lots of information out there.  Good ole Google!

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