Before and after surgery, new medications may be prescribed for transplant recipients.  Medication schedules and dosing can be confusing with certain medications taken several times a day and others taken only on certain days.  Transplant physicians may need to change medications or adjust dosages in order to find the best combination that will bring the patient a maximum benefit with minimal side effects. 

In order for transplant recipients to better manage their medication, they should select a pharmacy they are comfortable with and a knowledgeable pharmacist to help them understand their medications and manage their medication schedule.  A good pharmacist can help explain medication side effects and recommend helpful tools to organize and track medications.

Donors, too, may need a medication schedule and should choose a pharmacy they are comfortable with.