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Suzanneaz


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Thank you very much.



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LanaiSurferGirl


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I think they are referring to another drug called procrit....most of us are anemic from the meds so procrit is perscribed to stimulate red blood cell growth.  People are also sometimes given another shot per week of another medication if their white blood cell count is too low. :)  Not 2 shots of interferon per week.



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geno 1a, mother & brother also hep c +...mom got a blood transfusion and passed it along.  Started tx with incivik 11/23/11 and brother started 2/8/2012.  Both of us und. at 4,8,12 and me at 24.  I am going 36 wks and brother is going 48 weeks.
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If its extra help, why wouldnt everyone get this option?



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