Do you have to take anti-rejection drugs forever? The lifelong commitment of transplant recipients
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According to the American Kidney Fund, most organ transplant recipients must take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. These life-saving medications prevent the body's immune system from attacking and destroying the new organ, a process known as rejection. This lifelong commitment, however, involves managing complex medication regimens and balancing the benefits of a new organ against the long-term side effects of chronic immunosuppression.
