It has a very chemical smell, but my husband and I both swear it's familiar - we just can't place it. Does anyone else think it smells like something?
I'm glad to hear that the liver enzymes have improved, and dialysis is usually only necessary when the eGFR is 15 or lower. Hopefully, he remains stable for a long time or, better yet, improves!
@A MyLupusTeam Member He is & side effects are minimal. He's 2 months into induction therapy, all his labs have either improved or are in range. His AST went from 102 to 37. It's his EGFR that won't budge at 45, but if he can stave off dialysis it will be a Godsend. He's lupus nephritis stage 5
I hope he's responding well to treatment, Redz. I haven't smelled the voclosporin myself.
What does Lupkynis (voclosporin) smell like, and is that normal?
The search results available don't contain specific information about the smell of Lupkynis (voclosporin) capsules. This is a pretty niche question that's best directed to a pharmacist, who can give a quick and reliable answer about whether the odor is normal Show Full Answer