Darci Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 I have a quick question - my FIL's RBC's were low yesterday when they did chemo, so they want to give him a shot of araesp every two weeks. Are there any side effects to this? Has anyone else taken it? They want to give him one of the shots right before Thanksgiving, and they are hoping to go to their daughters house for thanksgiving (3 hour drive to MN) and we are hoping that he won't feel too crummy to go! Thanks for any input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Aranesp or Procit are common red blood cell boosters during chemo. My wife had a shot of Aranesp this week and will continue to get shots because of borderline RBC count. She has had no side effects from it. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 John had procrit during treatment and felt so much better afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 My mom had and has (still does it sometimes) no side effects from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Brian loves his arenesp. It really helps his breathing and his overall well being. He has never had any adverse reaction to it at all. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurielK Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I had procrit in 2003 and aranesp in 2005. Thought the aranaesp was more effective and it's given every 2 weeks, rather than every week. No side effects from either. Good luck Muriel K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I had Procrit shots for about 3 months after my chemo ended. I was very anemic and they helped tremendously. It does take time for Procrit to bring up the cell count. I didn't have any side effects. I thought it was a very good treatment for anemia. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 DEb gets an aranesp everyweek to bring counts up. They help with her energy level some and elevate RBCs. Aranesp works longer than Procrit but they are the same other than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 I also get aranespa every other week. No side effects at all. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Mike has also taken Arenesp with no side effects. It helped his counts, as well. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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