Like nygirl said, procrit is a lifesaver while on treatment. I did many weeks of it and had really no bad side effects from it. The ribavirin is the cause of anemia. The good news is sounds like your getting enough of the ribavirin in your system...... Hang in there.
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Procrit is a marvelous wonderful drug. It takes a few weeks to work but once it does you will feel much better. The anemia is pretty difficult to deal with isn't it? You dont want to get over 12 though on Procrit so you have to make sure you are well monitored.
Without it I never could have finished treatment it is a real RESCUE drug.
Hi there ...you would get a better response if you post your question on the "Hepc Forum",,this is the social forum.
Procrit(Epoetin) is often used when the drugs sometimes suppress and destroy red blood cells .therefore causing anemia and affecting hemoglobin levels
The level of hemoglobin is normally between 11 - 17 and different doctors will introduce procrit at different times ..usually below 10 or so. some info on procrit below.
http://www.rxlist.com/procrit-drug.htm
hope that helps.
Will.