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Have been taking cyclosporine modified since the end of July. Dosage is now 400 mg daily down from 950 mg daily.

I am dealing ok with most of the side effects except one. The extreme stomach ache, burning tummy pain after taking pills. I have discussed with doctor who said it is ok to take a tums or something like that. Which has helped but not relieved pain. 30 mins. after taking all my meds. I can't do anything but sit and watch tv the pain is too much to move or concentrate.

Have tried bland meals no acids, I have tried slightly acidy meals, I have tried not eating, that is the worse.

Haven't tried taking the cyclosporine by itself, because my doctor said the other meds. aren't the problem.

I am asking for suggestions, problem solving solutions to major heart burn, I can deal with all the other side effects. Does somebody have a food formula, to make this medication stop burning, or is it an hour out of my day that is nothing, shut up and sit there. It could be worse.

I have sever AA, I have had one ATP treatment, I think I am getting better.