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I have been receiving weekly infusions since 1999 and my PFTs have remained stable with the last one showing a slightly improved condition. Anyone with Alpha 1 should be on this on another proteinese inhibitor. It slows the progression and not on it, the deterioration happens rapidly.

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I havenever taken it yet

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I just wanna feel OK | 45-54 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/20/2020
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 1.0
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Ever since the pharmacy made me switch from powder to liquid I have a difficult time doing anything. I have gone from mobility to exhaustion. I can not breath any better after my infusion.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/24/2014
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 3.7
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Was started on this treatment late in the formation of symptoms. Dr. first had me take it 1 time per month and then every 2 weeks. As of the last month I have gone to once a week and am hoping for a much better control.

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tattoocindy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/27/2009
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 4.0
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In have emphysema and I am 50. Theophelline gives me the shakes so I have to take Xanax and clonopin.Anyone use a different med? I talk 200mg 3 times a day and 10mg of steroids,once during the am and then at bed. Haven't gained a pound,cannot eat too muck because it depresses my diaphragm.

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kauaimama | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/16/2009
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been receiving weekly infusions since 1999 and my PFTs have remained stable with the last one showing a slightly improved condition. Anyone with Alpha 1 should be on this on another proteinese inhibitor. It slows the progression and not on it, the deterioration happens rapidly.

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nobucks | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/26/2008
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 5.0
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I was diagnosed in 1991 with A1AD and started weekly infusions May of 1992. This augmentation therapy has been a life saver for me. When diagnosed I was told that the disease had progressed so rapidly that I had approximately four years to live. Well, I’m still here and my PFT’s have dropped somewhat, but nothing like they were prior to infusions. Thank God I had a knowledgeable physician.

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Patricia | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/14/2008
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on Prolastin for nearly 20 years. I have found that my PFT's have declined but only slightly. I know this medicine is not a cure, but for me it has had great benefits. I work full time and do not have to use oxygen via cannula at this point in my life.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/5/2008
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 3.3
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It has considerably slowed lung deterioration due to alpha-1, but does require a weekly (biweekly for some patients) infusion by a medical professional. It is also very expensive and so is feasible only for insured patients.

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mary kroening | 75 or over | Female | Patient
5/31/2008
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 1.0
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I havenever taken it yet

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Anonymous |
10/10/2007
Condition: Pulmonary Emphysema associated with Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency
Overall rating 4.0
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