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After 3 months on hydroxyurea, I am going to ask to switch to Besremi

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Oct 17 7:43pm | Replies (19)
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@preacherswife1977

I am on Besrimi. I have had 4 injections. I get them every other week. When I had my blood work on 8/12 platelets were over a million. 9/4 they were down to 918. I go tomorrow for another blood draw. My first 2 injections were 100 mcg, My second 2 were 150 mcg. I suspect he will increase them tomorrow to 200 mcg depending on where the platelets are. As of today I have had no side effects to the Besrimi to which I am thankful. I did have reactions to HU and anagralide.

This is a very expensive medication that comes from a specialty pharmacy. I was fortunate enough to get at no cost, otherwise I could not have gotten the medication.

Wishing you the very best.

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eferret | @eferret | Oct 6 5:51pm

Thanks for your encouragement. I have an appointment with a hematologist on Wednesday and asked the guys in my bsf group and at church to remember me in their prayers.

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janem411 | @janem411 | Oct 8 12:24pm

My first doses of Besremi arrived today. I’ve quite nervous re side effects, so I was heartened to see you haven’t had any. I’m too am deeply grateful to have access to this medication, and so hope it works as hoped.

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