Hi:
I take cell cept 2000mg a day. I have found that I must take this on an empty stomach in the morning. I take it and wait about an hour then I can only drink tea or coacoa. After that I am fine. The afternoon dose I must also take on a reasonably empty stomach ( at least 2 hoiurs after eating and one hour before dinner.
I suffered from all kinds of issues when I started taking this until I found what worked for me. I would vomit, get terrible headaches, be over sleepy if I took it too early or too late.
Each of us are different and we have to play with schedules, I went through this when I started the med, and again after each dosage increase.
I know that there are some people who cannot tolerate the medication no matter what they do.
If you are committed to giving this medication a fair shake, you need to try all of the different times and combinations (early/late...empty/full stomach...with certain liquids...etc).
Do not hesitate to discuss these issues with your doctor, they must be made aware of what is happening as these may be signs of a more sxerious side effect or drug interaction. I was a daily pest for the first three weeks until I found what worked.
This medicince has been very effective for me for almost 3 years, although I may need to make some changes in medication, I would strongly recommend this as a steroid and toxic sparing alternative, if you can tolerate it well.
Please feel free to PM me if I can be of any further assistance.
Good luck - and don't forget to discuss this with your Dr as soon as possible.
Stephanie
I take cell cept 2000mg a day. I have found that I must take this on an empty stomach in the morning. I take it and wait about an hour then I can only drink tea or coacoa. After that I am fine. The afternoon dose I must also take on a reasonably empty stomach ( at least 2 hoiurs after eating and one hour before dinner.
I suffered from all kinds of issues when I started taking this until I found what worked for me. I would vomit, get terrible headaches, be over sleepy if I took it too early or too late.
Each of us are different and we have to play with schedules, I went through this when I started the med, and again after each dosage increase.
I know that there are some people who cannot tolerate the medication no matter what they do.
If you are committed to giving this medication a fair shake, you need to try all of the different times and combinations (early/late...empty/full stomach...with certain liquids...etc).
Do not hesitate to discuss these issues with your doctor, they must be made aware of what is happening as these may be signs of a more sxerious side effect or drug interaction. I was a daily pest for the first three weeks until I found what worked.
This medicince has been very effective for me for almost 3 years, although I may need to make some changes in medication, I would strongly recommend this as a steroid and toxic sparing alternative, if you can tolerate it well.
Please feel free to PM me if I can be of any further assistance.
Good luck - and don't forget to discuss this with your Dr as soon as possible.
Stephanie
