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i am a post kidney transplant recipient of 10 years with good renal function. i was prescribed invokana 100 mg but concerned weather i should take it.
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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered
39 years experience Internal Medicine
Well : Anybody with a kidney transplant should only take medications under the supervision and advice of their nephrology physician
Answered on Apr 1, 2016
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Zimon answered
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PROBABLY: but you MUST discuss this with your Renal consultant!(Nephrologist)
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Immedaite consult: Call your nephrologist for a 24 hours urine analysis.
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Dr. Amy Friedman answered
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Probably not : All people living with one kidney instead of two have less function than they used to. A donor is predicted to have about 75% of their pre-donation f ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Pritsiolas answered
22 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
Yes: With a kidney transplant, a person's health improves compared to remaining on dialysis. He can certainly get married and lead an active life.
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