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Please discuss your medication refill needs with your care providers at each visit. This will reduce the need for refills between visits.

If you need a refill, please call 434-924-1984 and leave the following information:

1. Full Name (please spell difficult names)
2. Medical Record Number or Social Security Number
3. Your Physician's Name
4. Medication Information:
   name, dose, how often you take it
5. Your Pharmacy:
   name, phone and/or fax numbers

Please allow up to 2 business days, Monday through Friday, from the time you call for us to refill your prescription(s).

What is Peritoneal Dialysis ?
A dialysis fluid (dialysate) is put in your abdominal (peritoneal) cavity through a small tube. This fluid contains a sugar (dextrose) that draws wastes from your blood. After a few hours, the fluid containing the wastes is drained off. This procedure is repeated as needed.

The most common type of peritoneal dialysis is continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). You perform CAPD at home, exchanging the dialysis fluid in your abdomen four times a day, 7 days a week. Another form, continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis, can be done at night with a machine that automatically drains and refills the fluid in your abdomen.

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Prevention Tips

Don't abuse alcohol or other drugs
Avoid long-term exposure to heavy metals, such as lead, as well as to solvents, fuels and other toxic substances.

Annual Urine Test for Diabetics
If you are diabetic, the American Diabetes Associations recommends that you have a urine test at least annually.

Pregnant?
If you have chronic kidney failure, you should have prenatal visits with your doctor every two weeks for at least the first 32 weeks of pregnancy.

Is physical activity or exercise important in renal or chronic disease?
Yes! Learn more about the Renal Services Exercise Program.