Re: All Approved

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--- In , " pastalady99 " <pastalady99@y...>

wrote:

> I just received word that I have been approved to receive the drug

> Xolair!

>

> The pharmacy is calling my Doctor's office today to set up

> shipment. I hope to receive the first shot by mid-August.

>

> My doctor and I are hopefully that it will allow me to get off of

> prednisone. I have just finished a 5 day course of IV steriods for

> an unexpected flare up.

>

> What can I expect after the first shot? Any side effects? How long

> does it take for the drug to begin to work?

>

> Thanks.

>

> Pastalady99

Pastalady99,

I had no side effects and it took me 6 months to see it take effect.

Others in this group have seen almost instant relief.

Give it some time.

Congratulations upon your approval

Doug

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> Good for you!

> The xolair has allowed me to get off and STAY off prednisone, for

which I am very grateful! As far as side effects from the xolair: I

did not have any at all. The doctor made me sit in the waiting room

for an hour the first (and second) time I got the shot to see if I

would have a bad reaction. Nothing happened whatsoever. I think its

a great medication. Good luck to you!

> ~~Jody

Jody,

I've been on Xolair since August (heyyyyy almost a year on it now)

and he still makes me wait an hour in his office after my two bi

weekly injections. Hey, I don't mind. His staff there are awesome

people and I just visit with them for that hour.

I am glad my doctor is so picky about these things. I really am

blessed to have him so close by. Before I moved here in November, I

had to drive 250 miles round trip to get my xolair shots.

Doug