Re: Dosing Xolair

[Guest guest]

I use three vials twice a month. I think my dose is based on my weight and the

other factorsd. I am currently working and dreaming about losing weight. I hope

then to have my dosage lowered.

Gwendolyn Rafter

From: ellen84842008 <ellencohen@...>

Subject: [ ] Dosing Xolair

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:30 PM

 

I am wondering how increasing xolair dosing is done. I know that the shot dosage

and/or times per month given is usually based on blood IgE levels, however, I am

wondering if anyone in the group has had to get more per dose or had additional

shots added in their regimen.

I am taking the 150 dose per month my food induced asthma and eosinophilic

gastro disease (gut tissue is very high for IgE but not present in my blood) but

I am still not doing very well with my breathing. I suggested to my doctor that

perhaps we add another 150 shot monthly and awaiting his response.

Any feedback would be great. I have just gotten my 5th shot and I know the drug

can take a good while to work.

Best,

Ellen C

[Guest guest]

Well when I gained weight due to taking prednisone long term, my dose increased

from 225 mg to 300 mg every 2 weeks...

I have read that xolair does nothing for food allergies, etc. (or at least it

is not approved for them). Like you, I have food allergies but I still must

avoid most foods, etc. I had the esophageal eosophinial biopsy in August but it

was negative. I am a mess.

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From: ellen84842008 <ellencohen@...>

Sent: Wed, February 24, 2010 7:30:47 PM

Subject: [ ] Dosing Xolair

I am wondering how increasing xolair dosing is done. I know that the shot

dosage and/or times per month given is usually based on blood IgE levels,

however, I am wondering if anyone in the group has had to get more per dose or

had additional shots added in their regimen.

I am taking the 150 dose per month my food induced asthma and eosinophilic

gastro disease (gut tissue is very high for IgE but not present in my blood) but

I am still not doing very well with my breathing. I suggested to my doctor that

perhaps we add another 150 shot monthly and awaiting his response.

Any feedback would be great. I have just gotten my 5th shot and I know the drug

can take a good while to work.

Best,

Ellen C

[Guest guest]

Everyone's dosage is supposed to be figured by their weight and IgE levels.

Here's a link (via Genentec's web) that has the

administration chart for individuals 12 yrs. and older. The part a few of you

are wondering about is on page 3 of the pdf.

http://www.gene.com/gene/products/information/pdf/xolair-prescribing.pdf

Hope this helps answer numerous questions.

Kathe

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From: Gwendolyn Rafter <gwen5052@...>

Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 9:30:40 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Dosing Xolair

I use three vials twice a month. I think my dose is based on my weight and the

other factorsd. I am currently working and dreaming about losing weight. I hope

then to have my dosage lowered.

Gwendolyn Rafter

From: ellen84842008 <ellencohen@rocketma il.com>

Subject: [ ] Dosing Xolair

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:30 PM

I am wondering how increasing xolair dosing is done. I know that the shot dosage

and/or times per month given is usually based on blood IgE levels, however, I am

wondering if anyone in the group has had to get more per dose or had additional

shots added in their regimen.

I am taking the 150 dose per month my food induced asthma and eosinophilic

gastro disease (gut tissue is very high for IgE but not present in my blood) but

I am still not doing very well with my breathing. I suggested to my doctor that

perhaps we add another 150 shot monthly and awaiting his response.

Any feedback would be great. I have just gotten my 5th shot and I know the drug

can take a good while to work.

Best,

Ellen C

[Guest guest]

start trying to walk a bit more even 5 min a day, etc. and it helps to get your

stamina built up to where you can progressively exercise a bit more very

gradually...we are not in a competition. eat smaller portions--3 oz of protein,

half cup servings of veggies, etc. cut back or eliminate sauces, butter, etc.

do it all gradually. baby steps.

ashleigh

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From: Gwendolyn Rafter <gwen5052@...>

Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 8:30:40 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Dosing Xolair

I use three vials twice a month. I think my dose is based on my weight and the

other factorsd. I am currently working and dreaming about losing weight. I hope

then to have my dosage lowered.

Gwendolyn Rafter

From: ellen84842008 <ellencohen@rocketma il.com>

Subject: [ ] Dosing Xolair

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:30 PM

I am wondering how increasing xolair dosing is done. I know that the shot dosage

and/or times per month given is usually based on blood IgE levels, however, I am

wondering if anyone in the group has had to get more per dose or had additional

shots added in their regimen.

I am taking the 150 dose per month my food induced asthma and eosinophilic

gastro disease (gut tissue is very high for IgE but not present in my blood) but

I am still not doing very well with my breathing. I suggested to my doctor that

perhaps we add another 150 shot monthly and awaiting his response.

Any feedback would be great. I have just gotten my 5th shot and I know the drug

can take a good while to work.

Best,

Ellen C

[Guest guest]

i think they should look at bmi also because if you have a high percentage of

body fat, it seems as if the xolair would not work as effectively...and maybe

women metabolize differently as we tend to have a bit more of body fat to begin

with.  JMHO>Ashleigh

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From: K K <grneyyedlady@...>

Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 12:45:36 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Dosing Xolair

 

Everyone's dosage is supposed to be figured by their weight and IgE levels.

Here's a link (via Genentec's web) that has the

administration chart for individuals 12 yrs. and older. The part a few of you

are wondering about is on page 3 of the pdf.

http://www.gene. com/gene/ products/ information/ pdf/xolair- prescribing. pdf

Hope this helps answer numerous questions.

Kathe

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From: Gwendolyn Rafter <gwen5052bellsouth (DOT) net>

Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 9:30:40 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Dosing Xolair

I use three vials twice a month. I think my dose is based on my weight and the

other factorsd. I am currently working and dreaming about losing weight. I hope

then to have my dosage lowered.

Gwendolyn Rafter

From: ellen84842008 <ellencohen@ rocketma il.com>

Subject: [ ] Dosing Xolair

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:30 PM

I am wondering how increasing xolair dosing is done. I know that the shot dosage

and/or times per month given is usually based on blood IgE levels, however, I am

wondering if anyone in the group has had to get more per dose or had additional

shots added in their regimen.

I am taking the 150 dose per month my food induced asthma and eosinophilic

gastro disease (gut tissue is very high for IgE but not present in my blood) but

I am still not doing very well with my breathing. I suggested to my doctor that

perhaps we add another 150 shot monthly and awaiting his response.

Any feedback would be great. I have just gotten my 5th shot and I know the drug

can take a good while to work.

Best,

Ellen C

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info - the website chart helped me form a few questions for my

doc.

Also thought I would add this link to the recent pubmed.gov on food allergy and

xolair. I believe this drug will eventually be used and approved as an safety

net for the food allergic - I am taking it off label because currently there is

very little testing done for tissue IgE biomarkers.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20167148?itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.P\

ubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum & ordinalpos=2

You can also find the info by going to pubmed and typing in xolair.

EC

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> Well when I gained weight due to taking prednisone long term, my dose

increased from 225 mg to 300 mg every 2 weeks...

> I have read that xolair does nothing for food allergies, etc. (or at least it

is not approved for them). Like you, I have food allergies but I still must

avoid most foods, etc. I had the esophageal eosophinial biopsy in August but it

was negative. I am a mess.

>

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> From: ellen84842008 <ellencohen@...>

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> Sent: Wed, February 24, 2010 7:30:47 PM

> Subject: [ ] Dosing Xolair

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> I am wondering how increasing xolair dosing is done. I know that the shot

dosage and/or times per month given is usually based on blood IgE levels,

however, I am wondering if anyone in the group has had to get more per dose or

had additional shots added in their regimen.

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> I am taking the 150 dose per month my food induced asthma and eosinophilic

gastro disease (gut tissue is very high for IgE but not present in my blood) but

I am still not doing very well with my breathing. I suggested to my doctor that

perhaps we add another 150 shot monthly and awaiting his response.

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> Any feedback would be great. I have just gotten my 5th shot and I know the

drug can take a good while to work.

>

> Best,

>

> Ellen C

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[Guest guest]

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......I have read that xolair does nothing for food allergies, etc. (or at least

it is not approved for them).....

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Xolair cured my sulfite allergy. I can have things like beautiful dried apricots

and red wine again. (I'm doing my happy dance!!)

[Guest guest]

good for you...seems to have made my food allergies worse...

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From: Queen of the Universe <cleptisvirgo@...>

Sent: Sat, February 27, 2010 5:57:01 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Dosing Xolair

--- In , Leigh McCall-Alton <mccallalton@ ...>

wrote:

>

......I have read that xolair does nothing for food allergies, etc. (or at least

it is not approved for them).....

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>

Xolair cured my sulfite allergy. I can have things like beautiful dried apricots

and red wine again. (I'm doing my happy dance!!)

[Guest guest]

Look into the Zone diet.  It is an anti-inflammatory diet that balances fats,

proteins, and carbs.  Not only will it help your asthma but it will help in

good health in general.  By all means, avoid all types of processed foods and

sugar.  Sugar from good sources, such as apples and oranges, and such, should

also be minimized in accordance with the zone diet.  The nutrients you're after

are typically in the skin so peel the apple, eat the peel and toss the rest. 

Good eating!

From: ellen84842008 <ellencohen@ rocketma il.com>

Subject: [ ] Dosing Xolair

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:30 PM

I am wondering how increasing xolair dosing is done. I know that the shot dosage

and/or times per month given is usually based on blood IgE levels, however, I am

wondering if anyone in the group has had to get more per dose or had additional

shots added in their regimen.

I am taking the 150 dose per month my food induced asthma and eosinophilic

gastro disease (gut tissue is very high for IgE but not present in my blood) but

I am still not doing very well with my breathing. I suggested to my doctor that

perhaps we add another 150 shot monthly and awaiting his response.

Any feedback would be great. I have just gotten my 5th shot and I know the drug

can take a good while to work.

Best,

Ellen C