Longer hemodialysis treatments gently remove waste and extra fluid from your body. Having these treatments while you sleep helps you feel your best and leaves your days open for work, school, hobbies or time with your family.
Nighttime center hemodialysis might be the right treatment if you:
It may take a few weeks to get used to having treatment at night while you sleep. Try it for at least three months. This gives you and your doctor a chance to see whether nighttime dialysis is right for you.
Most patients do very well and want to continue nighttime treatment. However, if you find it’s not for you, your care team can help you return to daytime treatments.