Procrit and Liver inflamation

[lynne]

I had 12 weeks of Procrit injections,and now my liver is testing with an “inflamation,”which has never happened before…..any connection that anyone knows about? I see my doctor soon,but I’m just curious if any of you have heard of anything that puts the two together..Lynne

[Jerry]

Lynne …

I have been on Procrit for well over a year and have never had any side effects except for the rise in my hemoglobin (good). I looked uo side effects of Procrit on 3 different sites and found no mention of the liver. So, for me, I have never heard of a liver connection. Good luck.

Jerry

[lynette]

Hi Lynne,
I did not remember Procrit causing liver inflammation. So–I researched all of my Nursing medication texts. I could not find liver inflammation anywhere. Did your doctor tell you that your liver enzymes were elevated….ie. AST/ALT? Or –did he tell you that a blood test for inflammation was elevated. A test named CRP is a marker for system inflammation–but could reflect anywhere in the body.
Are you on other meds which might effect the liver. Many drugs will scuh as meds for high cholesterol.
Lynette

[lindajo]

My local doctor and I discussed Procrit yesterday. He told me that it depends on the amount of Procrit but it can be hard on the liver and kidneys. Unless transfusion need is constant or increasing he won’t consider it for me.

The EPO level before starting is also important. Dr. Sekeres in Cleveland said that there may be a benefit for MDS patients to keep a higher level than normal of EPO. It is very individualized decision for each patient. The other health issues for each patient are things to consider when deciding on Procrit.

[lynne]

Lynette…………..My ALT is 45,and my alkaline phos is 140,and they were normal before I started Procrit. The doctor does’nt think the two are connected,but he’s going to “watch it”………always somethinbg,huh?……..Lynne

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