Dentist
Routine dental care should be maintained. However, gums may swell or bleed because of Cyclosporin therapy.
You should make your dentist aware of your medications, particularly of your Cyclosporin regime.
Cyclosporin may cause an overgrowth of your gums that will decrease when your dosage is reduced.
If you have your teeth cleaned or filled or require dental surgery, such as a tooth extraction, or root canal work, you will need to tell your dentist that you need antibiotics to prevent infection.
Ophthalmologist
Routine eye examinations are very important because prednisone may cause a change in your eyesight or blurry vision. You should alert your eye doctor to all of your medications, especially your prednisone. It is recommended that you not change you glasses prescription until your doses of prednisone have stabilised.
Gynaecologist
Women should continue to have six-monthly or yearly pap smears and gynaecological examinations. Examine your breasts regularly, one week after your period and report to your doctor if any lumps develop.