Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/9/2015
Condition: Too Much Iron in the Blood for a Long Period of Time
Overall rating 3.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
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There are no alternatives to desferal. Even though it is painful, it is worth the pain. Least side-effects as compared to some oral iron chelators available.
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