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High pottasium because of cyclosporine
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I'm taking cyclosporine since last 16 weeks started from 200mg per day then reduced to 50mg, because of relapse again gone back to 150mg per day since last 5 weeks ,issue now is my pottasium level was 4.0 normal before 5 weeks again checked today it's 6.6 highly elevated ,what's the next steps untill I meet the dermatologist next Tuesday 12/12/23,I have no symptoms but highly worried.eczema also fully cleared shall I straightaway stop taking cyclosporine meds until text tuesday,please reply awaiting advice from you doctors, thank you attached all lab reports
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Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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You need physical examination... for detailed information do online consultation
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Don't stop cyclosporine straight away.
Talk to your doctor to reduce the dose of the under doctors supervision
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Ludhiana
consult online
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.,
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Dr. Yashwant Singh
Dermatologist
32 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
You have a consultation waiting with the dermatologist . At press ent apply moisturizer . If possible send old snaps if aviable to see why you are taking cyclosporine
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