Get Informed: Cellcept
Active Ingredient(s)
Cellcept
What does it do?
This product is used to prevent organ transplant rejection. It works by suppressing the immune system, specifically the B- and T-cells.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-21 1:12 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 9:02 PM
Other Names
- Cellcept
- Mycophenolate
- Mycophenolate Mofetil
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- D
Black Box Warning
This product has a black box warning relating to prescribers needing to be familiar with complete prescribing information, the increased risk of infection due to immunosuppression, and risks of fetal harm or death.
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 03 May 1995
- Est US Patients*
- 1,268,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Cellcept or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Cellcept Safety Report
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What is Cellcept used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 8,400 patients that use Cellcept (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Lupus | 35% | 
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| Transplant Anti-Rejection | 29% | 
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| CIDP | 12% |
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| Sarcoidosis | 6% | 
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 6% |
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| Multiple Sclerosis | 6% |
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| Wegener's Granulomatosis | 6% |
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| Vasculitis | 6% |
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| Other | 6% |
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How well does Cellcept work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 8,400 users taking Cellcept (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 88%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Cellcept outweigh the bad things.
- 11%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Cellcept.
Common Side Effects of Cellcept
iGuard regularly polls our more than 8,400 users taking Cellcept (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
36% of patients experience side-effects on Cellcept
5% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Cellcept
Most Common Side Effects...
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Abdo Pain/Cramps
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Fatigue
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Nausea/Vomiting
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Mood/Behavior Changes
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Diarrhea
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Tremor
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Cellcept ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I experienced severe side effects from taking 2000mg a day for Myasthenia Gravis. (Severe swelling of the lower legs, ankles and feet along with severe muscle aches and a general feeling of lethargy and weakness).
I was taken off the drug 30 days ago and while the swelling has gotten better, the muscle aches and weakness persist.
If you experience any of these side effects, see your doctor promptly. They are dangerous!
71 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-24 15:29:07
Question/Comment:
i've been taking cellcept since 1996 for a bi-lateral lung transplant. my dose is 1000mg. twice a day and my hair was falling out too. i found that a b vitamin supplement to be effective for the hair loss and also the condition of my hair got better when on the b vitamin supplement. try it and see if it works for you.
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-12-02 00:52:12
Question/Comment:
My grandson has recently started taking Cellcept for scladerma, he is 7 years old. He is very irritable and cries at the drop of a hat. Does anyone know how this medication affects other children. Do these side effects go away?
Worried Grandmother
63 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-10-14 23:39:36
iGuard Answer/Reply:
CellCept has a long list of side effects including neck and pelvic pain, headache, fever, swelling and general malaise (not feeling well). These could be contributing factors to your grandson's well being as well as many other side effects that may be caused by CellCept. In general, some of the side effects above may lessen with time but every patient will react differently. The best action is to speak with his doctors if his irritability and crying continues or worsens.
Posted: 2009-10-29 23:46:53
Question/Comment:
I had a kidney transplant over seven years ago. Now I'm having shakyness, insomina and tireness. NOT DEPRESS!!. I still itch where my transplant was did. I'm on predisone also, want to get off of it but my doctors are not agreeing with me. Funny thing, right after my transplant, the next month it was not a protocol after that. So I'm been trying to get rid of it.
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-09-24 00:19:23
Question/Comment:
I have been using Cellcept for a kidney transplant since 2001 and have had minimal side effects, though i need to watch foods with high acidic content such as tomatos and peppers
49 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-05-22 19:57:21
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