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Suggest Medication For Hemolytic Anemia

I have hemolytic anemia and my hemoglobin levels drop periodically over the last year or two. I have been on prednisone for a long time and it is no longer helping. After I have been off prednisone for three weeks, my blood levels are dropping a point weekly. My doctor has told me that he thinks I should be on Rituxan, but I am not certain as to whether this will really help me. what other drug treatments can help me with my condition of hemolytic anemia . Do you have any suggestions? thank you. bea murdakes
Mon, 1 Jul 2019
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Hello,

RITUXIMAB is a good drug. And it may work if prednisolone is not working.

As per your case, you are most probably suffering from autoimmune hemolytic anemia. If prednisolone is not working at all then go according to your doctor advise.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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Suggest Medication For Hemolytic Anemia

Hello, RITUXIMAB is a good drug. And it may work if prednisolone is not working. As per your case, you are most probably suffering from autoimmune hemolytic anemia. If prednisolone is not working at all then go according to your doctor advise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician