Never tested after Novantrone treatments?
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:39 pm
I have RRMS and my neuro agreed that Novantrone would benefit me. I went for the initial cardio testing, took 3 treatments (he wanted 6), and sent me on my merry way. That was October, November & December of 2008.
The FDA sent out a notice for prescribing Drs' to test patients after their treatments, as problems could arise years after treatment in July of 2008. Ongoing testing was never mentioned to me.
I am now showing signs of congestive heart disease & now going through the tests I should have been given years ago. I have also had to apply for Disability insurance due to fatigue and other isssues, not sure if they are a result of the signs I am having of CHD, but I will find out soon enough.
If you are considering Novantrone, make sure tests are given before and after.
By the way, Novantrone did not help me, but I tried.
The FDA sent out a notice for prescribing Drs' to test patients after their treatments, as problems could arise years after treatment in July of 2008. Ongoing testing was never mentioned to me.
I am now showing signs of congestive heart disease & now going through the tests I should have been given years ago. I have also had to apply for Disability insurance due to fatigue and other isssues, not sure if they are a result of the signs I am having of CHD, but I will find out soon enough.
If you are considering Novantrone, make sure tests are given before and after.
By the way, Novantrone did not help me, but I tried.