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Question: In the last year I have been put on 3 different medications for hypertension secondary to stage 4 kidney disease. I have also been put on Xeljanz for RA. These are in addition to many other drugs. I am overwhelmingly fatigued and have gained 18 lbs since starting these. Could these be the cause of feeling so ill?
Brief Answer:
multiple medicines can cause ill health
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Use of multiple anti-hypertensives is generally well tolerated by patients and harmless,
Xeljanz is an immunomodulator drug and can have multiple systemic effects including ill health and fatigue.
weight gain can occur with accumulation of water( swelling in body). weight can also increase by accumulation of fat. these have to be differentiated by examination by the doctor.
You need a detailed evaluation to find the reason , including Blood work -up.
Please discuss these issues with the treating doctor at the earliest
best wishes
multiple medicines can cause ill health
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Use of multiple anti-hypertensives is generally well tolerated by patients and harmless,
Xeljanz is an immunomodulator drug and can have multiple systemic effects including ill health and fatigue.
weight gain can occur with accumulation of water( swelling in body). weight can also increase by accumulation of fat. these have to be differentiated by examination by the doctor.
You need a detailed evaluation to find the reason , including Blood work -up.
Please discuss these issues with the treating doctor at the earliest
best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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