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Old 07-14-2012, 09:04 AM
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THANK YOU!!!!!! I will keep you all posted as to how it works and if I get/had any side effects.

Nervous as hell...but hoping like hell this works

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Originally Posted by 4-eyes View Post
Benadryl 30 min prior to infusion. Sort of when she gets there, as it will take FOREVER for her to do paperwork/set up. 25-50mg (1 or 2 tab) is typical.

I wouldn't risk the first infusion without pre-meds, especially since you are doing it at home. Most everyone does the first in the hospital, just in case there is a more severe reaction (extremely rare). The pre-meds should squelch the chances of that happening.

Good luck.
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