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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sport | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
5/27/2010
Condition: Other
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this drug is bad. If you are anemic PLEASE get a doctor that will honestly diagnose why you are anemic. If the reason you are told is because of cancer, PLEASE get a second opinion. i believe this drug does more harm to most than good. Sincerely, a greiving daughter.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
3/25/2010
Condition: Reduction of Allogeneic Blood Transfusion in Surgery
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My husband is due to have a hip replaced on 4-2-10 He was to have 4 injections of Procrit. The last one to be given on the day of the surgery. The next morning after the shot I had to have an ambulance take him to the ER. There at the Hospital his temp. went up to 102.8 very bad headache, vomiting. The scariest symptom was seen that morning he was very confused,not making any sense at all. They kept him over night he didn't realize where he was until 4:10 in the morning. He has no memory of what happened to him at all. He doesn't remember the spinal,the xrays,and scat scan they did. They determined he had an alergic reaction to the shot. To this day almost 2 weeks after the shot he still is not feeling well. He feels very weak and drained. He is not having the surgery. I am trying to convince him to see his primary dr.Read More Read Less
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Pickles | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/19/2010
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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halucinations
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Ricardo | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/1/2010
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I have esential thrombocythemia and myelofibrosis. My red blod cell count falls and I get procrit shots to bring it back. I am 80 years old.
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jodi | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/1/2009
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I have a Mulo disorder and Procrit had kept my red count at 11.5
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paulito | 55-64 | Male | Patient
9/28/2009
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I suffer from both Pernicious Anemia for which I give myself Vitamin B-12 injections every month and that's under control. I also suffer from "regular" anemia that was discovered when I broke my pelvis. I have been taking Procrit in the Dr.'s office whenever my crit goes below 12. It will be fine for a month and the next time I go, it's suddenly 10. I feel absolutely no different after the shots and they've been giving me hefty doses. After being delayed for 2 hrs. in the office today, my BP was so high, they wouldn't give it to me. The crit level was 11.9. I told them I'd be back in two weeks, not one. I really am getting disgusted as it doesn't seem to be making any change in the way I feel--tired all the time. But if you stop taking it, what happens then?Read More Read Less
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PRIS17 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/2/2009
Condition: Anemia from Chemotherapy
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ANEMIA=BREAST CANCER 8 YEARS AGO
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/25/2009
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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I have a deep itching on my sides below the waiste but the procrit has brought my blood up as I have been taking procrit. Could this cause the itching?
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kkikershields64 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/19/2009
Condition: Other
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Non-small cell carcinoma lung cancer went into spine w/lesions on lining of brain w/a tumor on inside on optic nerve resulting in temporary blindness.No side effects so far.4th stage when found in first of feb.If not for lost eyesight i wouldnt know i had anything wrong!
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/29/2009
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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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interested | 55-64 | Female | Caregiver
6/17/2009
Condition: Other
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My mother in law has been taking procrit shots for about a year. She has to have infusions which last for 5 hours. Does anyone know anything about why she should have to continue this drug? Her iron stays dangerously low. What does all of this mean? Please Help me
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Mickey905 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/1/2009
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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Creatine getting worse and anemia worse. Giving it 2 more months and then I quit.
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madcap | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/8/2009
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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f4u | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/14/2009
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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high cost
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poos | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
3/3/2009
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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adverse reaction caused severe illness
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/16/2009
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 4.0
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capricornterry | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/31/2009
Condition: Other
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sore throat, leg cramps,minor rash, extra dry skin
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
1/29/2009
Condition: Other
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98 yr female suffering from anemia
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/11/2009
Condition: Anemia associated with Frequent Blood Donation
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atvrider330 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/10/2009
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
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am diabetic with diminished kidney function. it works with me to some degree. just have a phobia to injecting myself. but i do anyway.
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