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My personal doctor is starting me on nplate (romiplostim) next week for my low platelet count. do you know how sucessful this drug has been for other patients? als
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Platelet: For the right setting/ condition, the response is good . In the study 9 out of 10 patients would respond. Discuss further with your hematologist for possible adverse events etc. Good luck
Answered 2/13/2013
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