mrsdavidson8605 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 We looked into Procrit before but it's so expensive. Is Erythropoietin the same thing? I'm totally confused and this is probably a dumb question. I'm also very nervous about taking this medication. Also insurance may not even pay for it so who knows. I just want to feel better. I read that it works in 80% of patients but then later on does not help with heart rate.. if you've taken it, please share your experiences!! I'm at the end of my rope with all of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 From what I understand, the two medicines do the same thing, but they are different brands. Someone please clarify if I'm misinformed, but I did research a while back.It's not covered for me...and it's off-label use for POTS from what I've been told (in the States, anyway)...so I haven't used it. It's just far too $$$ when it works for some and not others and has some serious side effects.I'd like more info from people who have used/are using it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briarrose Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 They are the same thing, just different names.Procrit, epoetin alfa, Erythropetin, Aranesp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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