Why PROGRAF* (Tacrolimus ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of PROGRAF: satisfied (average rating score: 3.85)
(based on 33 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** PROGRAF
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renal transplant* | 12 |
| 2 | Liver transplant* | 4 |
| 3 | Stem cell transplant | 1 |
| 4 | Crohn's disease | 1 |
| 5 | Autoimmune hepatitis | 1 |
| 6 | Heart transplant* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of PROGRAF **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alopecia | 15 |
| 2 | Tremor | 10 |
| 3 | Adverse drug reaction | 5 |
| 4 | Insomnia | 4 |
| 5 | Nausea | 4 |
| 6 | Paraesthesia | 4 |
| 7 | Headache | 3 |
| 8 | Pain | 2 |
| 9 | Night sweats | 2 |
| 10 | Fatigue | 2 |
| 11 | Hypertension | 2 |
| 12 | Appetite disorder | 2 |
| 13 | Diarrhoea* | 2 |
| 14 | Hypersensitivity | 1 |
| 15 | Abdominal discomfort | 1 |
| 16 | Visual impairment | 1 |
| 17 | Poor quality sleep | 1 |
| 18 | Scar | 1 |
| 19 | Tooth erosion | 1 |
| 20 | Decreased immune responsiveness | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for PROGRAF
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Tacrolimus (Astagraf xl, Fk 506, Envarsus xr, Prograft, Fk506, Fk-506, Hecoria, Protopic, Prograf, Tacrolimus)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com