[Margie]

My hematologist is talking about starting Exjade as my ferritin count is over 1400. He said he would start on a low dosage and moniter it closely. When I asked what dosage he would start with, he said 1000 milligrams in the morning and another 1000 at night. Does this sound like a "small dose"? Maybe someone who is on Exjade will know. My insurance does cover the drug, but at this level, I can not afford the copay.

age-69 Transfusion dependent. Absolute Neutrophip count .3 to .6
Platelets - 25