How do you manage tacrolimus-related psychosis?

The mechanism of tacrolimus-related psychosis is unclear, but some papers have suggested that calcineurin (which is involved in the regulation of dopaminergic, glutamatergic, and GABAergic systems and implicated in psychotic disorders) may play a role (1). As a result, antipsychotics are often a mai...

I completely agree with Dr. @Dr. First Last. When we have worked with our neurology colleagues on cases of tacrolimus-related psychosis we have also seen case studies of success when transitioning to an extended-release formulation of tacrolimus essentially with the goal of reducing peak levels.

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