What is Sevelamer?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Sevelamer is a phosphate binder used for the reduction or control of serum phosphorous in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis.
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How do members experience Sevelamer?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphate elevated (hyperphosphatemia) | 11 | 5 | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 7 | 3 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 1 | 0 | |
| Liver transplant | 1 | 0 | |
| Polycystic kidney disease | 1 | 0 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
mburke17
evaluated on Jun 07, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for chronic kidney disease: Slight
- Side effects: None
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dtyler
evaluated on Jun 08, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for phosphate elevated (hyperphosphatemia): Major
- Side effects: None
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