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Reviewer: Maggie, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Since I have started Hizentra I have had weight gain. Just wondered if anyone has had a similar experience. I really haven't changed my eating pattern.
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Reviewer: boo66, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been on this med for 2 yrs. Each time there is a new side effect. I would say taking this med or dying I would pick taking this med.
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Reviewer: flowerlover, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I had an easier time when I used this in an infusion clinic. I found I had less frequent headaches when I drank lots more liquids 24 hours before and after infusing. I am now infusing at home with minimal support....very challenging, but a lot more flexible way of infusing. I had 8-10 months of infection/antibiotics before starting treatment. Now I have 2-3 infections a year that usually respon
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Reviewer: Pleased, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Easy to administer and only takes approx from start to finish 2 hrs.
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Reviewer: mommymom, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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My son 3yo is using this medication. He is unable to take monthly IV's. His health and IGG levels are better, but there are days he just cries and he can't tell me what is wrong, but he just feels bad. He is clearly sick and doesn't feel good. Some days he seems to get a boost of energy then crashes by 5-6 days after treatment. Thanks to other reviews it better tells me what he is feel
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