Extremely fearful of taking the medication based on sign effects; however, this should not be a concern unless your red blood cell count is at 12 (Procrit is used to keep your count at 10 and end the use at 12). I am on my 6th week of 20,000 units per week and my quality of life has returned to being active and full of energy. No sign effects other then improvement of quality of life.
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I go for lab work, they check my count and determine if I need injection. Some months I do and other months I do not need injection.
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Rog | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/18/2012
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 3.3
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i developed a rash
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allou | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/11/2012
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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it has given me more stamina
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Len | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/15/2012
Condition: Anemia from Chemotherapy
Overall rating 3.7
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slight dizzyness occasional nausea
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jiminycricket | 75 or over | Male | Patient
3/5/2012
Condition: Other
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I go for lab work, they check my count and determine if I need injection. Some months I do and other months I do not need injection.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year |
2/17/2012
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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Very active 84 old and have been on the injection for 10 months(monthly) or when my cell count drops below 12. Very expensive but does the job.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
11/23/2011
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | Patient
11/22/2011
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if The kidney doctor attempts to inject over 15000 in my arm every other week I get migraine headaches - My blood count stays between 9 and 9.5
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April | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/10/2011
Condition: Other
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I am appalled at side effects, which I was not informed about. I have been given Procrit for MDS and I had no idea what this drug could do to ones brain and body.
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frankcub | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2011
Condition: Anemia associated with Frequent Blood Donation
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no sreen name | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/2/2011
Condition: Other
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my hemoglobin has improved. I have improved energy. my capillary refill is much better. After my stroke I am felling much better
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
9/28/2011
Condition: Other
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My Mom has been on this drug for almost one year. I think it has affected her thinking and the Doctors are blaming Dementia. She is 86, this could be true but she never had these symptoms before. Has anyone else seen this?
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Howard | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/6/2011
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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Treatment is given once a week for a total of nine weeks.
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Husky | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/15/2011
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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I am a male 76 years old suffering from anemia, Chronic Kidney disease, level 3 and high blood pressure. My hemoglobin was in the 8-9 range. I now have minimum level Procrit injections every 3 weeks or when my hemogloben level drops below 12. I have been using the drug for approximately 6 months, have been controlling my blood pressure and feel much better. I am work out again and play golf twice a week. I'm hoping the positive results will continue.
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Darlene | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/28/2011
Condition: Other
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40,000 uits weekly. I have MDS RARS
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lilmom60 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/28/2011
Condition: Other
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i am taking this drug as my marrow of my bones do not make blood
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admiral | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/22/2011
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Caregiver
1/27/2011
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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Persistent anemia
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rosecore | 65-74 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
11/14/2010
Condition: Anemia from Chemotherapy
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My mom has been experiencing chills ,throwing up, feeling like throwing up,flu like symptoms& constant pain
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tambo5858 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/29/2010
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Charlie | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
7/26/2010
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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It is working very well However the cost is very very high looking for a better price
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