What should I watch for while taking tacrolimus capsules (Prograf)?
Tacrolimus is a strong medication and can produce serious side effects. Discuss the potential risks and benefits with your prescriber or health care professional before you begin taking tacrolimus (Prograf). Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need to have laboratory tests to monitor your therapy with tacrolimus (Prograf). After you stop taking this medication, side effects can continue. Some side effects may not occur until years after the medicine was taken. These effects can include the development of certain types of cancer. Discuss this possibility with your doctor or health care professional. Tacrolimus (Prograf) will decrease your body’s ability to fight infections. Call your doctor or health care professional if you have a fever, chills, sore throat or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat these symptoms yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick. Do not have any vaccinations without your doctor’s appr
