What If I Miss A Dose Of Procrit

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procrit dose and Bush's sex education plans

Hey there, What's up Doc?Say, my doc is starting me on Procrit. What's the best starting dose? My doc said something like 40 or maybe even 400 to start. Is that right? Sounds like a lot to me.Next do you think Bush's push for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Zoltan,First off, cool name!Neither 40 nor 400 is a recommended starting dose for Procrit. These may sound like a lot, but in reality are way too low. The correct recommended starting dose is 40,000 units once per week. Maybe when your doc... Read more »

while waiting for the procrit...

Hi!I've been poz for 9 years, and on trizivir and procrit for 8 with undetectable viral load... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

procrit plus HGH

Hey Doc,Any problem with me mixing my HGH with my Procrit in the same syringe for my daily shots?... Read more »

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One Year on Therapy and Counting ... Doses Taken: 1,460; Doses Missed: 0

I am what is referred to as a highly motivated and compliant patient. I am highly motivated to stay alive and healthy, and I know that the way to maintain my health is to comply, conscientiously and consistently, with the multidrug regimen my doctor... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Patients in Rural Areas More Likely to Miss Drug Doses If "Problem Drinkers," Study Says

HIV/AIDS patients living in rural areas are more likely to miss doses of their antiretroviral drug regimens if they are "problem drinkers," according to a study published in the August issue of AIDS Patient Care and STDs , the Baton Rouge ... Read more »

Important Drug Warning: Counterfeiting of Procrit

Original Letter (June 6, 2002) Additional Counterfeit Lot (June 7, 2002) This is the re-typed text of a letter from Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. . Contact the company for a copy of any referenced enclosures. Original Letter Dear Health... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Once Daily Dosing Improves Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy

The association of once-daily antiretroviral dosing with self-reported ART adherence was the subject of the current study. The team examined this association among participants of the Ontario Cohort Study who were currently taking ART and who had... Read more »

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missed

Posted by jab, 1 Reply

missed sustiva dose, should I take it now missed YES (assuming your next dose wouldnt be due for a few hours and you wouldnt be taking a double dose now). Read more »

Hi, guys, I've been missing you all, esp AIDSTOHV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

It is so good to be back, I and my husband have been very busy with blood work, trying to get a head doc---long, long waiting list for that with an HMO, and just dealing with life in general. Also we went to the Northern Lights ALternatives, which... Read more »

HALF DOSING MY MEDS

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello All !! I want to tell everyone that I started taking half of the prescribed doses of my meds about 2 years ago. My T cells remain High (570) and my V load is still undetectable..
I am on viramune,ziagen and zerit. I had an uncle who died... Read more »

dosing schedule adjustment

Posted by pozartistsd, 1 Reply

hey all you experts out there! I think i may know the answer to this but would like to get some input:

I currently take my meds (Reyataz/Truvada/Norvir) once a day. I take them at 9am (with breakfast, not that you need to know that

) I would like... Read more »

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