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Besremi and Dermatitis
I have been taking Besremi since February. In the last couple of months I have been experiencing dry flaky skin on my face, scalp and...
Last active: Aug 11 9:52am
BESREMi anyone?
Diagnosed with PV with JAK2 mutation In November. Did not do well on Hydroxyurea. I just started BESREMi at 100mg every 2 weeks. I have...
Last active: 4 days ago
Essential Thrombocythemia treatment with Besremi
At my last appointment with my haematologist 2 weeks ago, he gave me the choice of starting HU or Besremi injections every two weeks. After...
Last active: 4 days ago
FDA approves new Besremi pen and Canada approves Besremi for PV
New Besremi pen will allow you to preselect your dose. https://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/pharmaessentia-announces-fda-approval-u-s-launch-besremi-pen-ropeginterferon-alfa-2b-njft-6833.html Health Canada approved Besremi for pv. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260706087060/en/PharmaEssentia-Announces-Health-Canada-Approval-of-BESREMi-ropeginterferon-alfa-2b-for-Polycythemia-Vera-PV
Last active: Jul 24 1:48pm
Has anyone been on BESREMI (Interferon)?
I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia w/JAK2 4 years ago. My platelets continue to climb and I’ve been on Eliquis and baby aspirin for over...
Last active: Aug 5 1:10pm
Could Besremi be increasing my normal little pains?
I've only been on Besremi for 3 months. Up till now, I've had no side effects. I am currently at 200 mcg and holding. I'm...
Last active: May 17 1:32pm
After 3 months on hydroxyurea, I am going to ask to switch to Besremi
I was diagnosed with PV in March. When my hematocrit leveled off at around 44 after 10 weeks of phlebotomy, my hematologist put me on...
Last active: May 12 1:18pm
How important is molecular response (allele burden) for pv treatment?
I have had pv for about 2 1/2 years. Last time my Jak2 was tested it went up a few points. It was 77. My...
Last active: Aug 27 11:12am
PV and Poison Ivy
Started Besremi roughly one month ago. Last weekend I started trimming some of the shrubs in the backyard. I wasn’t frolicking around in between the...
Last active: 20 hours ago
Anyone have MPN, Triple Negative ET and also SLE
Ive been diagnosed with Triple Negative ET for a few years now. I have been on Besremi for my MPN for over a year now....
Last active: Jul 30 9:11pm
71 year old female diagnosed 6 month ago with PV
Currently taking hydroyurea 1000mg daily along with 81mg aspirin. Have had 4 phlebotomies. Side effects include redness on face and shins and stomach pain at...
Last active: Mar 1 8:31am
Diagnosed with CMML. On HU for past 6 months. Considering BESRAMi.
I’m a 68 year old female who was treated for breast cancer ~30 years ago. Was diagnosed in Feb. with CMML and JAK2 V617F &...
Last active: 7 hours ago