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A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Pittsburgh, PA

My mpn specialist decided I needed besremi. Today I got the med in the mail. I'm nervous. Can anyone share their experiences and side effects with me? Any advice?

December 1, 2023
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Very similar for me - no side effects at all and after 1 year my RBC are almost normal and I've had no phlebotomy for 6 months.

December 15, 2023
A myMPNteam Member

I have been on Besremi sine February 2022. It has been very effective and I have experienced minimal side effects. it is much easier to tolerate than hydroxyurea and therapeutic phlebotomy. The injections are very easy to do and I can barely feel them.

If you have never self-injected, it helps to get some instructions. My first time, I injected in the hematology office. One of the nurses taught me how and I was observed for 20 minutes after the first injections.

Starting on Besremi was an excellent decision for me. I feel better now that I did before starting the Besremi.

Wishing you success on this stage of your MPN journey.

December 6, 2023

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