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Alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Prolastin-C, Aralast NP, Glassia, Aralast Zemaira

Alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

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Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency  
9.3
 7 reviews for Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency 6 medications
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  • sweet...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 12, 2013

Prolastin-C (alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor) for Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency "I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitripsin Deficiency in 2010. I currently receive weekly infusions via surgically implanted port. I infuse at our local cancer center. I have attempted Home Health and was horrified by their lack of knowledge and experience for running an IV and none of the 5 different people assigned to me took the time to access the online training on medication preparation. Side-Effects: Extreme tiredness, Feel drained"

10 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 29, 2020

Glassia (alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor) for Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency "Hi! I have been on Glassia since February 2020. It is now the End of May. I had a reaction when I was first on it. Began taking benedryl on my second infusion, up to two weeks ago. I have stopped taking the benedryl when I ran out of it. I have been hesitant to go to the store to pick up more Benadryl, because of the Covid. Any way long story short. I have noticed that I have a tad more energy, for the first 2 days then I feel extremely tired before my next infusion. I have noticed that my hot flashes are worse and I have been gaining a huge amount of weight. I don't eat tons and could not figure out why I've been gaining. It ends up that it might be the Glassia. It is under the rare side effect. I wish it was the other way around but it is not. "

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  • Kathy...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • February 25, 2023

Prolastin-C (alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor) for Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency "I have been receiving Prolastin C IV for the last 2 years. I can tell a 100% difference in my breathing and stamina. I had to miss a couple of treatments because of insurance issues and I could tell I had labored breathing issues and could not get my breath and I was extremely tired."

10 / 10
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  • GWF
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 3, 2018

Prolastin-C (alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor) for Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency "I have been on this since 2005 and have had little to no bad reactions from it. I guess that I am one of the lucky ones as my wife is an Registered nurse and will give me my transfusions at home. However brother passed at 47 and he was on the same regimen"

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 1, 2018

For Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency "I've been receiving Prolastin infusions for a little over 3 yrs and the only negative I've had is feeling tired or drained afterwards.This only occurred less than 6 times and it was also on days when my BP was a little higher than usual."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 15, 2008

Zemaira (alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor) for Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency "As far as a drug that needs to be infused, it is about as easy as it can be to do."

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  • Anonymous
  • January 15, 2012

Zemaira (alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor) for Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency "I feel so much better now and find that compared to other AATD medicines, I feel better after this one is infused."

10 / 10
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