Prescription Name: Renagel

*NOTE* Renagel is a medication that should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor. Please note I don't recommend taking Renagel without a prior prescription from your doctor and cannot be held responsible for any problems that occur from taking Renagel. This information is provided for information purposes and is not intended as a substitues to professional advice *NOTE*

Active Ingrediant in Renagel: Sevelamer hydrochloride

Uses for taking Renagel
Renagel is used to reduce the level of phosphorus in patients with end-stage renal disease that are on hemodialysis.

Possible Renagel Side Effects:

• Diarrhea
• Infection
• Pain
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Low blood pressure
• Headache
• Blood clot formation

Things to be cautious of while taking Renagel:
You should not take Renagel if you have hypophoshphatemia (low levels of phosphorus) or bowel obstruction.

You should stick to your prescribed diet.

Review all medications with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription. If you are on other medications your doctor may want you to take them 1 hour before or 3 hours after your dose of Renagel because Renagel may bind certain drugs.

Do not chew or take apart the Renagel capsules because the contents expand in water.

As with most medications, do not drive until you are certain to how you react to the drug.

Drinking alcohol while taking Renagel is definitely not recommended.