Darbepoetin alfa (International Nonproprietary Name) is a synthetic form of erythropoietin. It stimulates erythropoiesis (increases red blood cell levels) and is used to treat anemia, commonly associated with chronic renal failure and cancer chemotherapy. Darbepoetin is marketed by Amgen unde...
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Positive Experiences with Anemia
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Aranesp2,944 posts
An average number of patient posts reported that Aranesp helped them when used for Anemia
Procrit
More patient posts reported that Procrit helped them when used for Anemia (39% higher than average of other Anemia treatments)
Epogen
An average number of patient posts reported that Epogen helped them when used for Anemia
Eprex
Fewer patient posts reported that Eprex helped them when used for Anemia (52% lower than average of other Anemia treatments)
Venofer
More patient posts reported that Venofer helped them when used for Anemia (39% higher than average of other Anemia treatments)
Epoetin Alfa
Fewer patient posts reported that Epoetin Alfa helped them when used for Anemia (20% lower than average of other Anemia treatments)
Slow Fe
More patient posts reported that Slow Fe helped them when used for Anemia (57% higher than average of other Anemia treatments)
FERROUS GLUCONATE
Fewer patient posts reported that FERROUS GLUCONATE helped them when used for Anemia (23% lower than average of other Anemia treatments)
Infed
More patient posts reported that Infed helped them when used for Anemia (80% higher than average of other Anemia treatments)
Ferrous Sulfate
Fewer patient posts reported that Ferrous Sulfate helped them when used for Anemia (51% lower than average of other Anemia treatments)
Ferrex 150
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Aranesp Top Concerns
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Aranesp a common treatment for anemia? My doctor prescribed Aranesp for my anemia. This medicine costs over $1300 for a two month supply. Also, I...
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My mother has had MDS for 5 years. Because of her age she ...Since then they've watched her numbers carefully and she's gotten Procrit/Aranesp injections. Today she has her second blood transfusi...
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...is the range for normal healthy males.
Because I am taking Aranesp, which can increase the risk of blood clots and resultant trauma, (as can Epogen and Procrit,)...
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...and more for anemia. I am now on B12 injections at home as ...office and get Nuepogen and Aranesp. I am beginning to think ...able to work again. My fatigue is beyond ridiculous and...
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...and more for anemia. I am now on B12 injections at home as ...office and get Nuepogen and Aranesp. I am beginning to think ...able to work again. My fatigue is beyond ridiculous and...
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...I DON'T KNOW IF SHE HAD A FEVER BUT IT IS SOMETHING ...KEEP A EYE ON.
SHE TOOK ARANESP FOR ANEMIA AND NEULASTA FOR WHITE CELLS.
SHE STAYED TIRED AND PALE.
IT TOOK...
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...I do shot number 34 of 72 tomorrow. I am on Aranesp for my anemia and that helps a lot. Aranesp is a long acting form of Procrit (made by...
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...taking Aranesp (a long lasting ...treatment.����The retail on the Aranesp is around $1000 a shot.����I also take a injectible medication called Humira for my rheumatoid arthritis .�� T...
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...caregiver of someone who's beginning Aranesp injections soon?
My friend was recently diagnosed with MDS and will begin Aranesp injections soon. We don't know...
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