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Doc put me on tramodol for ic pain...ordered a bmp blood test..nurse said it would show my base numbers to monitor while i'm on this med why is this?

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Dr. Daniel Lama answered

Kidney function: He wants to monitor your kidney function while on this medicine or reduce the dose if your kidney function is compromised

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Renal function: The extended release version of this drug can cause renal impairment, so BMP was ordered to monitor serum creatinine, a marker of renal function.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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A member asked:

Doc put me on tramodol for ic pain...ordered a bmp blood test..nurse said it would show my base numbers to monitor while i'm on this med why is this?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Daniel Lama answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Dr Minich agreed

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