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trental?

johnnybegood
johnnybegood CSN Member Posts: 1,117 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
has anyone ever taken this,the generic is pentoxifyline. well i am going to start another pill this morning.it seems like all the doctors want to do is give you pills.this one is supposed to be for scar tissue from the radiation.yes ladies you know excatly what i mean remember the burning from the radiation in that one area.it seems you can have bad scar tissue .so i am on my way to starting it this morning.just wondered if anyone else was taking it too.doc said it would take 6 months to tell if it is helping....thanks.....Godbless.....johnnybegood
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  • Buzzard
    Buzzard CSN Member Posts: 3,043 Member
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    Just for your information...
    These are vasoactive drugs and they help increase blood flow mostly through the arms and legs. They will prolong clotting time and shouldn't be taken if you suffer from a low blood pressure.. People with liver or kidney disease should discuss with their doctor how this medication may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Pentoxifylline (trental)is not recommended for people with severely reduced kidney or liver function..It should also just take around 2 months to see a difference instead of 6.............and its always good to see you again JBG.....Hope and love....Buzzard
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  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood CSN Member Posts: 1,117 Member
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    Buzzard said:

    Just for your information...
    These are vasoactive drugs and they help increase blood flow mostly through the arms and legs. They will prolong clotting time and shouldn't be taken if you suffer from a low blood pressure.. People with liver or kidney disease should discuss with their doctor how this medication may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Pentoxifylline (trental)is not recommended for people with severely reduced kidney or liver function..It should also just take around 2 months to see a difference instead of 6.............and its always good to see you again JBG.....Hope and love....Buzzard

    thanks friend
    i did read the info that walgreens provides and am aware of this even the radiologist said it was originally used for poor circulation.i guess all i can do is go with the flow and hope for the best.thanks again and we even had a light dusting of snow here this morning dont know if you got any,you are farther west than we are....Godbless...johnnybegood
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