Zelboraf and increased creatinine level

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    • January 25, 2012 at 9:29 pm
    Richard_K
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      My creatinine level continues to climb and I'm wondering if any others have experienced the same.  I never really tracked it prior to going on Zelboraf, but since that time it has slowly continued to rise. I know it is a known side effect but I'm looking for some input from others on this board. My PCP wants me to see a renal specialist and I just want to be armed with any information I can get prior to that appointment. Thanks

      Dick

      My creatinine level continues to climb and I'm wondering if any others have experienced the same.  I never really tracked it prior to going on Zelboraf, but since that time it has slowly continued to rise. I know it is a known side effect but I'm looking for some input from others on this board. My PCP wants me to see a renal specialist and I just want to be armed with any information I can get prior to that appointment. Thanks

      Dick

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        • February 6, 2012 at 10:38 pm
        boot2aboot
        Participant

          Hi Dick,

          sorry not to have responded sooner, but i just couldn't face this message board or anything to do with mel especially since i am up for scans this week…anyway, i am back and yes….i have had raised creatinine levels and elevated ALTs while on zelboraf…do you talk with the zelboraf people?…do they call you? If so, ask this question…i have found out a lot of info. from them…

          boots

            • February 10, 2012 at 1:18 pm
            Richard_K
            Participant

              Boots

              Thanks for the input. I did speak with the folks at Genentech but was not able to obtain any empirical data. They kept on suggesting I work with my doctor and consider dosage reduction; my problem is not that severe (my opinion) and I'll just watch it.

              I know what you mean by not wanting to "…face this message board". My scans are scheduled for this Monday and I'll go over the results and get an exam on Wednesday.

              Hope we both have good news.

              Dick

              • February 10, 2012 at 1:18 pm
              Richard_K
              Participant

                Boots

                Thanks for the input. I did speak with the folks at Genentech but was not able to obtain any empirical data. They kept on suggesting I work with my doctor and consider dosage reduction; my problem is not that severe (my opinion) and I'll just watch it.

                I know what you mean by not wanting to "…face this message board". My scans are scheduled for this Monday and I'll go over the results and get an exam on Wednesday.

                Hope we both have good news.

                Dick

                • February 10, 2012 at 1:18 pm
                Richard_K
                Participant

                  Boots

                  Thanks for the input. I did speak with the folks at Genentech but was not able to obtain any empirical data. They kept on suggesting I work with my doctor and consider dosage reduction; my problem is not that severe (my opinion) and I'll just watch it.

                  I know what you mean by not wanting to "…face this message board". My scans are scheduled for this Monday and I'll go over the results and get an exam on Wednesday.

                  Hope we both have good news.

                  Dick

                • February 6, 2012 at 10:38 pm
                boot2aboot
                Participant

                  Hi Dick,

                  sorry not to have responded sooner, but i just couldn't face this message board or anything to do with mel especially since i am up for scans this week…anyway, i am back and yes….i have had raised creatinine levels and elevated ALTs while on zelboraf…do you talk with the zelboraf people?…do they call you? If so, ask this question…i have found out a lot of info. from them…

                  boots

                  • February 6, 2012 at 10:38 pm
                  boot2aboot
                  Participant

                    Hi Dick,

                    sorry not to have responded sooner, but i just couldn't face this message board or anything to do with mel especially since i am up for scans this week…anyway, i am back and yes….i have had raised creatinine levels and elevated ALTs while on zelboraf…do you talk with the zelboraf people?…do they call you? If so, ask this question…i have found out a lot of info. from them…

                    boots

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