low platelets

[hoocbud2]

Has anyone been put on Promacta to help with low platelets?

[hoocbud2]

I started the Promacta today.

[FlGuy]

Like Bill, I've read about this stuff over time. One thing that I recall was that it contributes to tanking hgb. I'd expect that the doc will have a pretty tight tether on you while you're taking it.  Good luck.  It should be interesting.

[hoocbud2]

I'll let you know how it goes should get meds this week.

Debi

[Bill1954]

Ok, cool; will you keep us posted as to how it goes? I have been following this med since its inception and would like to know more.

Best to you,

Bill

[hoocbud2]

They are starting me on it

[Bill1954]

Has your doctor suggested it might benefit you? Just wondering…

Bill

[hoocbud2]

My platelets were always low and there have been studies showing that it has helped keep platelets up enough to finish tx.  I started tx with platelets lower <49 dropped to 19 by the third week and was took off tx

Debi

[Bill1954]

I believe Promacta is the brand name for eltrombopag; it is a growth factor recently approved by the US FDA for ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura). I’m unaware of it being prescribed for HCV alone. I understand it has some rather nasty side effects including hepatic toxicity; I’d be curious to know if you have obtained it for this purpose.

Bill

[lapis]

Sorry, not familiar with this drug, just wanted to give you a bump up.

Lapis