Epoetin sometimes causes convulsions - seizures, especially during the first 90 days of treat. During this time, it is best to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or other activities that could cause a serious injury if a seizure occurs while you are performing them.
People with severe anemia usually feel very tired and sick. When epoetin begins to work, usually in about 6 weeks, most people start to feel better. Some people are able to be more active. However, epoetin only corrects anemia. It has no effect on kidney disease or any other medical problem that needs regular medical attention. Therefore, even if you are feeling much better, it is very important that you do not miss any appointments with your family doctor or any dialysis treats .
Many people with kidney problems need to be on a special diet. Always people with high blood pressure - which may be causing by kidney disease or by epoetin treat may need to be on a special diet andto take drug to keep their blood pressure under control. After their anemia has been corrected, some people feel so much better that they want to eat more than before. To keep your kidney disease or your high blood pressure from getting worse, it is very important that you follow your special diet and take your medication regularly , even if you are feeling better.
In addition to epoetin, your body needs iron to make red blood cells. Your family doctor may direct you to take iron supplements. He or she may also direct you to take certain vitamins that help the iron work better Be sure to follow your family doctor's orders carefully , because epoetin will not work properly if there is not enough iron in your body.