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Hello, @upnorth94 Hydroxyurea is the classic medication for PV. But it’s not for everyone. You mentioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893496/

Discussion: BESREMi anyone?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

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I have been on Besremi for 4 months. The side effects I have include significantly decreased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1620506/

Discussion: BESREMi anyone?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 14 1:24pm

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Glad to hear that the Besremi is working for folks! Anyone getting depression as a side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379597/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia treatment with Besremi

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

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Hi Gary, This is a great update. I’m hoping you adapt to the Besremi and keeps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266621/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia treatment with Besremi

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

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Hello there, I started Besremi in July 2025. It has been very effective for me. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1587431/

Discussion: Has anyone been on BESREMI (Interferon)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 31 9:57am

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@pteacherswife1977, Out of curiosity, it seems you changed from Pegasys to Besremi. Did Pegasys cause you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158317/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

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Here is a photo of the new Besremi pen. The dial is on the right. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1627279/

Discussion: FDA approves new Besremi pen and Canada approves Besremi for PV

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 23 4:24am

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@mdramsey48 Hi there. My oncologist wanted me on either Besremi or Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) but my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1567920/

Discussion: Side effects of hydroxyurea

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 6 8:47am

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I would recommend that anyone who has an mpn including PV, ET, and Myelofibrosis consult an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501571/

Discussion: 71 year old female diagnosed 6 month ago with PV

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 9 9:52am

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I was prescribed Besremi on December 25. I initiated the pre-authorization process with the health plan,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207759/

Discussion: Waiting on chemo drug approval: How long does this take?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

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