- Male
- 67 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm concerned about my mom, who's been on Orofer XT for the past year. She's 68, and her hemoglobin is at 9.3, but everything else in her CBC is fine, and her sugar levels are controlled. Should she keep taking the Orofer XT, or is it time to stop?
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It is better to stop the medication , Advised complete blood count and physician review.
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Haematologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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