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What s the avergae time for hb to respond to 40000 ui eprex to treat moderate anemia in elderly. when to take cbc test ? after two weeks of shot?

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2 weeks after: seems reasonable. May vary from patient to patient.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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