How long should you take Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan before stopping the medication?
Mar 03, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Jinkui Shenqi Pills have the functions of warming and supplementing kidney yang and promoting qi transformation to remove water retention. The duration of discontinuation of this medication should be determined according to the severity of the condition. Generally, for mild symptoms, treatment is discontinued after continuous administration for 1–2 weeks. For more severe symptoms, treatment is discontinued after 2–4 weeks. However, for safety reasons, it is recommended to take this medication under the guidance of a physician.
Generally speaking, there is no fixed duration for taking Jin Kui Shen Qi Pills after which one must stop. The duration of use mainly depends on the severity of the condition. If the condition is mild, it may be appropriate to take the medication continuously for 1-2 weeks before discontinuing. For more severe conditions, it is usually recommended to continue medication for 2-4 weeks before stopping. If in doubt, please consult a physician for advice. Detailed explanation is as follows:
Jin Kui Shen Qi Pill is a traditional Chinese medicine formulation that warms and tonifies kidney yang and promotes qi activity to remove water retention. It is primarily used to treat kidney-yang deficiency syndromes, such as edema due to kidney deficiency, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, etc. If the above symptoms are relatively mild and have minimal impact on the body, symptoms usually begin to gradually improve after 1-2 weeks of continuous medication, after which the medication can be stopped under a doctor's guidance.
However, if the patient's condition is more severe, with significant symptoms such as edema, lower back pain, and fatigue, especially when accompanied by sexual dysfunction, the treatment course should be appropriately extended. Premature discontinuation of the medication in such cases may affect recovery and potentially worsen the condition. Therefore, most patients may require 2-4 weeks of treatment before noticeable improvement occurs, after which the medication can be discontinued following the physician's instructions.
It should be noted that prior to taking Jin Kui Shen Qi Pills, patients should be aware of relevant precautions. Those allergic to any of the ingredients should not take the medicine. For safety, it is recommended to follow a physician's instructions regarding medication use and avoid self-administration.
