Promacta for Thrombocytopenia User Reviews
- 50MGo...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 8, 2013
"I have been on eltrombpag for two years. I have had no side effects but my platelet count says about 20 to 30,000. I get treatment through the VA."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 2, 2020
"I have the same side effects from Promacta as the first reviewer: Lesions in the brain, double vision, and dizziness that I lose my balance."
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"I have intermediate-risk Secondary MDS but the doctor has prescribed 15mg Promacta due to chronic low platelets count. After approximately 2 months I still need platelets transfusion once or twice a week."