Reviewer: Doctors aren't perfect, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Was given this after my last chemo treatment - at the same time I was given Neupogen and felt like someone had driven a spike into my hip, where a small 'hotspot' had shown up. NEVER AGAIN! I severely doubt they should both be given together and, knowing that my chemo doc already screwed up, I don't have much confidence. (Stopped treatment for 6 weeks! No real reason, just 'cou ... Show Full Comment

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Was given this after my last chemo treatment - at the same time I was given Neupogen and felt like someone had driven a spike into my hip, where a small 'hotspot' had shown up. NEVER AGAIN! I severely doubt they should both be given together and, knowing that my chemo doc already screwed up, I don't have much confidence. (Stopped treatment for 6 weeks! No real reason, just 'counts are down', then did next to nothing to bring up the white cell count, which was the problem. Now cancer has a foothold again. Nice.) Not a bit happy about how the Procrit literally dropped me to my knees for almost an entire week and will not allow the doctor to use it on me again.
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Reviewer: CB, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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My mother, 84, gets shots 1x per week. It has helped some, but she experiences itching all over her body and scalp. Not sure if this is from the Procrit.

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My mother, 84, gets shots 1x per week. It has helped some, but she experiences itching all over her body and scalp. Not sure if this is from the Procrit.
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Reviewer: Robert, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with MDS nearly 4 years ago after two bone marrow biopsies. Have been taking Procrit for 1 1/2 years starting at 10,000 units per week but now on 40,000 because as the bone marrow continues to fail, Procrit has to be increased. It keeps my hemoglobin levels between 9-10 so quality of life is good. I have experienced no side effects so am satisfied; just wish dosage amounts would la ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with MDS nearly 4 years ago after two bone marrow biopsies. Have been taking Procrit for 1 1/2 years starting at 10,000 units per week but now on 40,000 because as the bone marrow continues to fail, Procrit has to be increased. It keeps my hemoglobin levels between 9-10 so quality of life is good. I have experienced no side effects so am satisfied; just wish dosage amounts would last longer in keeping hemoglobin levels up but have to realize it's not the Procrit that's failing, it's my bone marrow.
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Reviewer: Low-Energy Girl, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have anemia - cause unknown. Didn't notice the positive effect of Procit until I stopped after 5 weeks. Now I don't know whether to continue or not. Hemoglobin up 1/2 to 1 point,barely 10 instead of 14.

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I have anemia - cause unknown. Didn't notice the positive effect of Procit until I stopped after 5 weeks. Now I don't know whether to continue or not. Hemoglobin up 1/2 to 1 point,barely 10 instead of 14.
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Reviewer: dsilver, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Treating anemia associated with MDS. Began during chemo, and have continued for one year. Procrit & Aranesp (after chemo) restored life-saving levels of Hemoglobin & RBC. Provided more energy & comfortable breathing. Initial side effects (confusion, memory issues) have subsided. Researched any alternatives but these two treatments seem to be the only options to boost blood levels ... Show Full Comment

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Treating anemia associated with MDS. Began during chemo, and have continued for one year. Procrit & Aranesp (after chemo) restored life-saving levels of Hemoglobin & RBC. Provided more energy & comfortable breathing. Initial side effects (confusion, memory issues) have subsided. Researched any alternatives but these two treatments seem to be the only options to boost blood levels and minimize transfusions....please post if you've discovered other proven treatments...
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