I meant I had to keep working with the dose and the timing of the dose. I realized I was taking the pills too close prior to dialysis or on the tx so they were being dialyzed out. So, thats when I got the suggestion from the co. to space them out away from dialysis. I then took 3 a day and iron saturation went to 60. So I went to 2 a day and was in the 40’s. ONe a day and I was at low 20’s. So I alternated taking 1 one day and 2 the next and that brought me to about 30. If iron sat is good and epo is given on time, the other numbers will be good.
I have learned that when it comes to meds it is important to get the right dose and the timing matters. Also, some meds should not be taken with other meds. I have had numerous nephs and dietitians and not one of them has ever informed me of the correct time of day to take a med. They often don’t watch the dose I take carefully and don’t advise me to adjust when necessary. So, when I take a new med I always try to find literature on it, go to the website or call the co to see if they will provide info, and bring the info to my neph.
Sorry you weren’t able to get the info this co sent me. Maybe they have a new policy now of not sending out info. But I spoke to a person up there on a number of occasions who sent me the package of info and helped me to figure out how to get the dosing correct. Maybe you got the office person who sends out the orders. Try asking to speak to the scientific ppl there who do the educating. Whether you get anyone or not, you could try the product for a couple of months and if it works for you as it did for me, I think you will be very pleased. I recall their articles stated that when tested on dialysis patients it worked well with most patients and I was glad to see it worked with me.