neupogen fever

Amen sister, it's nasty stuff. I stopped two weeks prior to ending tx because it would have meant ordering another box of 4 which I didn't need. Whites stayed at an acceptable level. I don't know whether it was the intereron, the neutropenia or the neupogen but I kept a fever throughout my entire treatment. That s-u-c-k-e-d.

I didn't have any sides from Procrit. The neupogen gave me a slight fever and bone pain in my legs. It really wasn't too bad at all. And it got better with time. You may have to take these drugs for the entire length of treatment although I hope not. You're lucky you're not having sides from interferon. Feel better soon.

Cant believe this , took second shot 14 hours ago, no cold chills, no fever, no body aches. Havent had to take any thing for pain like acetaminophen. BP Staying level. I've got a cool sense of wellness right now. Maybe the tx has already kicked the virus. When starting my VL was at 12,000. Weird is all I can say. I am still on guard, but am going to say some prayers & thanks to "MY MAKER" ! Amen ! To bad they dont do a RNA Quant at 1 week ????

Hello, Yesterday I was given Neulast for the first time and I am experiencing some flu like side effects...achy (sp?), low grade fever and chills. I did some research on the web ( danger Will Robinson) and the web pages I looked at said I should contact my dr's office. I am planning on doing so tomorrow morning ( I wasn't going to before I read about the side effects on the web). My question is have any of you had similar side effects and how long did they last.

After Neup injections I get fever and bone aches. Wish it was side-less for me.

You said ANC drops quickly after interferon shot. It might be my problem because I did my cbc test 4 hours after interferon injection. Could it be the reason while it tanked so much?

Neup works for the most part all of the time,however is it your ANC (absolute neutrophils) that usually would dictate whether neup is need or not. best ..

One day at a time, I am closer to SVR! This morning my doctor called and told me to inject the neupogen that has been in my refrigerator for 2 months. The first time my WBC count was low it was at .48 neutrophils. Now it is at .25, so I did neupogen this morning. I do feel more energetic, and a little quizzy, but I am glad, I have not caught a cold or flu yet this season. I am so grateful, thank you for all the support and stories you share on here.

I am feeling fever since last 12 days. I went through all tests, which shows my platlets and WBC counts are low. I am not feeling well and fever goes up and come down. But not completely gone. What should i do?

In general terms, white blood cells are known as leukocytes. White blood cells have several components; neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, esonophils and basophils. If hubby is on treatment the particular component that's getting the doc's attention is neutrophil, which can be affected by the drugs. The 'resuce' drug that is used is "Neupogen".

I have been looking around and noticed similarities between the effects I am feeling and others. Especially those who took Neupogen. I took Neupogen 3 times a week for approx the last 4 months of a 6 month treatment cycle. My levels "fell off a cliff" as my doctor said, and it was either take Neupogen along with Pegasys and Ribavirin or stop treatment all together. I have been clear of the virus since 11/08, but have had a slew of issues that are hindering my life.

As far as the side effects of Neupogen, I can only tell you from my experience that it was very unpleasant. Bone pain and fever the entire time and I knew it was the Neupogen because on the days I injected Neupogen I hurt and had fever by mid afternoon. It made me feel like s-h-i-t but I would have been pulled off treatment without it. Keep in mind though, that was only my experience. Good Luck James, I hope things bode well for you.

His approach was not as conservative as mine, since I was hoping to monitor the levels, rather than jump into the neupogen shots. I thought best to not push things too much since he did a good job of scaring me about potential infections and result of high fever, etc. So looks like I begin with 2 shots per week to start, monitor the levels as I go and follow up with an appt in 2 weeks. He did indicate that most have no sides, but some have “achy bones” from the neupogen.

org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Does-neuprogen-lower-platelets/show/1786217#post_8219349 I am wondering (in the case of cirrhotics) since your doctors did not prescribe Neupogen and opted for an antibiotic if any of you had to lower your dose of Peg? I understand I cannot apply the circumstances in your situations to mine but my ANC is only .6 and I am supposed to lower my Peg (not sure the amount but there is a notation on my labs) & start the Neupogen when it arrives.

Do any of you have information about any long term side effects if you had Neupogen for 40 weeks?

I just read that a lot of people try NOT to take Neupogen unless it is a necessity due to sx. I am on Neupogen and I take it 3 times a week and have been taking it for 8 mos. now. Does anyone know exactly why people/anyone would want to NOT take Neupogen? Your answers may provide some insight for me and my sx's.

The Hematologist said he was going to start him on Neupogen is anyone else taking this and is it working for them. He also said that he may need a transfusion , which is freaking my husband out because that is how we suspect he contracted the Hep c orignally (back in the 80s). I told him that they screen the blood much differently now then they did back then , but he is still freaking out. Anyone who is taling Neupogen please let me know if it is helping.

low blood count started neupogen injections to build up white blood cell count so I can have chemotherapy, can I drink beer with this?

Just got the call this morning that my doctor wants to put me on Neupogen for 4 weeks because my white blood cells are so low. I'm so disappointed, I really wanted to be done shooting into myself!! Anyone else out there on this drug? I don't know a thing about it.

So the doc finally agreed to a neupogen shot, after many delayed shots of pegasys. I was supposed to do a shot tuesday, however got bloodwork done today and anc is 620, Doc says to take neupogen tonight (I did, the neupogen is 300mcg, im ~130lbs) and get more bloodwork done on thursday, and then he'll call friday with whether or not to take the shot or not. So here I am, waiting, again. Arggg!

I am supposed to receive Neupogen tomorrow. Did my peg shot this morning. I'm sure I will get instructions with the med but it's good to get some input from those who are currently treating with it. Are we supposed to wait 24 hrs after the peg shot to inject Neup? Should I inject more slowly than I do with Peg? Docs office told me to reduce peg today to 135 mcg but I didn't (me not listen - what a revelation) because I knew I was getting the Neup tomorrow.

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