Advanced Search

Prolastin User Reviews

OTC and Prescription Drug Abuse Slideshow

Cholesterol Drugs Slideshow

Prolastin User Reviews

Now you can gain knowledge and insight about a drug treatment with Patient Discussions.

Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Prolastin sorted by most helpful.

Related Drug Monograph: Prolastin

See All User Reviews on WebMD and Submit Your Own Review

The following Patient Discussions have not been medically reviewed. See additional information.

Comment from: Patricia, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10+ years (Patient)

I have been on Prolastin for nearly 20 years. I have found that my PFT's have declined but only slightly. I know this medicine is not a cure, but for me it has had great benefits. I work full time and do not have to use oxygen via cannula at this point in my life. Published: September 14, 2008 ::

Comment from: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)

It has considerably slowed lung deterioration due to alpha-1, but does require a weekly (biweekly for some patients) infusion by a medical professional. It is also very expensive and so is feasible only for insured patients. Published: July 05, 2008 ::

Comment from: kauaimama, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)

I have been receiving weekly infusions since 1999 and my PFTs have remained stable with the last one showing a slightly improved condition. Anyone with Alpha 1 should be on this on another proteinese inhibitor. It slows the progression and not on it, the deterioration happens rapidly. Published: January 16, 2009 ::

Comment from: nobucks, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10+ years (Patient)

I was diagnosed in 1991 with A1AD and started weekly infusions May of 1992. This augmentation therapy has been a life saver for me. When diagnosed I was told that the disease had progressed so rapidly that I had approximately four years to live. Well, I’m still here and my PFT’s have dropped somewhat, but nothing like they were prior to infusions. Thank God I had a knowledgeable physician. Published: November 26, 2008 ::

Comment from: tattoocindy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

In have emphysema and I am 50. Theophelline gives me the shakes so I have to take Xanax and clonopin.Anyone use a different med? I talk 200mg 3 times a day and 10mg of steroids,once during the am and then at bed. Haven't gained a pound,cannot eat too muck because it depresses my diaphragm. Published: February 27, 2009 ::

Comment from: mary kroening, 75 or over Female (Patient)

I havenever taken it yet Published: May 31, 2008 ::

Patient Discussions are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified health provider because of something you have read on MedicineNet. The opinions expressed in the comments section are of the author and the author alone. MedicineNet does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment.

If you think you have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.