I am very happy with aralast. The only concern I have is the infusion must take over 30 min. or I get a headache and/or light headed. So be sure nurse doing the infusion keeps the drip slow enough to prevent these reactions. Dave from Grand Island
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Deb | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/30/2021
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been using other drugs for my alpha one, that I soon became allergic to after a time. I have been getting treatment since 1991, and out of all three Aralast seems so far doing better for me. The only down is the joint and muscle pain as it gets pretty bad at times, but the upside is fewer infections and hospital stays.
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Steve1948 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/15/2014
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 5.0
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It has slowed the decline in lung function and reduced the number of respiratory infections from 9 a year to about 1. I've had no side effects after 7 years and feel I will live a normal life span.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/5/2010
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been on this for almost 2 years. I have bad joint and muscle pain but I haven't had a lung infection in the entire time I have been on this. Still have trouble breathing but I think this medication has prevented me from getting worse. Love it and feel without it I would have died by now.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/15/2010
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 5.0
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it has made my breathing easier. I still get winded,but have more energy to do my farm work.
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dggraben | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/28/2009
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 5.0
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I am very happy with aralast. The only concern I have is the infusion must take over 30 min. or I get a headache and/or light headed. So be sure nurse doing the infusion keeps the drip slow enough to prevent these reactions. Dave from Grand Island
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A1AT girl | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/2/2009
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 5.0
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I have use Aralast for the past 6-7 years with no side effects. I feel it has slowed the progression of my A1AT. I definitely notice many less lung infections such as bronchitis since I have taken Aralast. Baxter has a program to obtain free product after each trimester used if you find yourself without insurance.
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biggreen2427 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/27/2009
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
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