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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: flipperfun on August 01, 2013, 02:28:24 AM

Title: Binocrit (EPO)
Post by: flipperfun on August 01, 2013, 02:28:24 AM

Hello, our unit has changed its EPO regime to a different supplier.  I was on Aranesp weekly, now I'm on Binocrit 3 times a week.  I have noticed that since this new regime I am having different aches and pains which I never had before, including mild depression!  Having asked the nurses and the doctor last week could this be caused by Binocrit they all say no it shouldn't make any difference.  I can't prove it and wonder if anyone else has been feeling any side effects from Binocrit.

Many thanks - Denise

Title: Re: Binocrit (EPO)
Post by: PatDowns on August 01, 2013, 06:03:40 AM

From The European Medicines Agency -

http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/index.jsp?curl=pages/medicines/human/medicines/000725/human_med_000675.jsp&mid=WC0b01ac058001d124


What is the risk associated with Binocrit?

The most common side effect with Binocrit (seen in more than 1 patient in 10) is nausea (feeling sick). In cancer patients, headache and pyrexia (fever) are also seen in more than 1 patient in 10, and in patients with chronic renal failure, arthralgia (joint pain) and influenza (flu)-like illness are also seen in more than 1 patient in 10. For the full list of all side effects reported with Binocrit, see the Package Leaflet.

Title: Re: Binocrit (EPO)
Post by: flipperfun on August 03, 2013, 01:16:18 AM

Thank you so much for that useful link.  I had another rubbish nights sleep last night so I'm still blaming Binocrit!

What a fantastic website this is.  Thank you again - Denise