Low energy levels on fumaderm

[jiml]

Braye these are the manufacturers words from the leaflet link I put in an earlier post

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Blood count .. Prior to initiation of treatment with FUMADERM, a blood count (including a differential blood count and platelet count ) must be performed . In the presence of values outside the normal range, treatment with FUMADERM must not be instituted. During the course of treatment full blood counts (leukocyte count and differential blood count) must be monitored on a regular basis

After starting the therapy. Laboratory testing should be performed every 14 days for the first 3 months. If laboratory findings remain normal, monthly performance of blood count is sufficient.

Blood and Urinary Values
To identify any adverse effects on liver and kidney, activity of SGOT[AST] DGPT [ALT],gamma-GT.AP, the level of the renal function value serum creatinine of the blood, as well as urine protein and sediment should be tested prior to the start of treatment and regularly during therapy (every 14 days during the first 4 weeks and every four weeks thereafter)

Criteria for discontinuation of therapy

Leukopenia ( reduction of white blood cells)  Treatment with FUMADERM must be discontinued immediately in the presence of a significant reduction in leukocyte count- particularly if values are below 3,000ul

Lymphopenia ( reduction in specific white cells   if the lymphocyte count drops below 500ul treatment must be discontinued immediately

If the lymphocyte count drops below 700ul the dose should be halved. If during the follow up check after 2 to 4 weeks the absolute lymphocyte count remains below 700ul then treatment must be discontinued. Alternative causes of lymphopenia should be excluded .

If therapy is continued in presence of severe prolonged lymphopenia the risk of an opportunistic infection cannot be ruled out

I'm not trying to scare you but to be honest if you leave blood tests for 3 months you could get in serious health trouble .... The whole idea of monitoring is to determine the best way forward ...and for you it's not continue the same and blood test in three months.... That is so wrong