Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Overview
Side Effects
Treats
Related questions
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Medications
Epoetin alfa

Epoetin alfa

Share

Link copied

Brands

Epogen • Procrit

Side Effects

Common

Fatigue
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fever
Headache
Joint pains
Nausea
Vomiting
Congestion
Cough
Nasal congestion
Heart palpitations
Paresthesia
Loss of strength
Numbness or tingling
Painful swollen joints
Rash

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Myelofibrosis
Condition
ESRD
Condition
Porphyria cutanea tarda
Condition

Related questions

A 37-year old asked:

Do you need a script for epogen (epoetin alfa)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

How common is to take epogen procrit (epoetin alfa) for kidney?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

For a person who is on Procrit (epoetin alfa), (epoetin alfa) what is the lowest blood number one can have without taking Procrit (epoetin alfa) and not causing harm or damage?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

How common is it to take a drug called epogen procrit (epoetin alfa) for kidney damage?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

Is it possible that the shot procrit (epoetin alfa) cause swelling with redness and pain in the feet, ankles and lower legs?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 55-year old male asked:

I have anemia from ongoing Hep C tx. May need Procrit (epoetin alfa) injection. Any dietary advice to build up hemoglobin levels and red/white cell counts?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old male asked:

My dad (85) has Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), hgb recently fell to 9 and red cell count near critical. Getting transfusion and Procrit (epoetin alfa). Outlook?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Can epoetin cause vision changes in a hemodialysis patient with diabetic retinopathy?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 24-year old asked:

Why do athletes take erythropoietin?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: Erythropoietin?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Is it easy to buy erythropoietin in a pharmacy?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Is it normal to have low iron high erythropoietin level?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Does having only one kidney lower my erythropoietin production?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

Need info on interferon alfa-2b?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

What are effects of Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

What are the potential side effects of peginterferon alfa-2a ?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

What would happen if i missed a dose of peginterferon alfa-2b ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Is it okay to masturbate while taking alfa blockers?

1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

What happens when i miss a dose of peginterferon alfa-2a ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 46-year old female asked:

for how many months could the ovulation induction drugs (manily gonal f (follitropin alfa) 150 iu) be used and repeated?.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

How is dornase alfa helpful?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Where should dornase alfa be stored?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

What are some common side effects of Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

What are the drugs those can interact with Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old asked:

Can you tell me the difference between Peginterferon alfa 2a & Peginterferon alfa 2b?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

What is the usual procedure for preparing and injecting Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 59-year old asked:

Bowl gas?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

Question?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old male asked about a female:

Post a s?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

Hi doctors

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.