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Community StoriesPeter M. in West New York, NJ

My name is Peter and I am a 27-year-old severe A hemophiliac from New Jersey. For as long as I can remember, I have been a Baxter consumer. From the inception of RECOMBINATE to ADVATE, I strongly believe and trust that Baxter has done everything they could for the hemophilia community.²

For me, the choice to switch from RECOMBINATE to ADVATE was a no-brainer. As a former high school athlete, I have run the same gauntlet of injuries and discomfort as any athlete would, let alone one with severe hemophilia.^a Of course the choice of factor I used became an integral part of my life, because I have to be concerned with safety, efficacy, and response time when treating my injuries. I still remain active, doing an array of things such as cycling to stay in shape.^a

I commend Baxter for being the first factor company to release the innovative albumin-free method product.^2-4,b I also acknowledge Baxter's commitment to the community, and having a knowledgeable sales team with community involvement. I don't think I could've accomplished most of what I've done without Baxter at my side. And that is why my choice is ADVATE!

Peter M. West New York, NJ

^a Not all activities are appropriate for all people. Consult with your physician or healthcare professional to determine which activities are appropriate for you and what safety precautions to take when participating in a particular sport or exercise regimen.

^b There have been no confirmed reports of viral transmissions with recombinant factor VIII therapies.

ADVATE [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma/Albumin-Free Method] is a medicine used to replace clotting factor VIII that is missing in people with hemophilia A (also called “classic” hemophilia). ADVATE is used to prevent and control bleeding in people with hemophilia A. Your healthcare provider may give you ADVATE when you have surgery.

ADVATE is not used to treat von Willebrand Disease.

Detailed Important Risk Information for ADVATE

You should not use ADVATE if you are allergic to mice or hamsters or any ingredients in ADVATE.

You should tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had any medical problems, take any medicines, including prescription and non-prescription medicines and dietary supplements, have any allergies, including allergies to mice or hamsters, are nursing, are pregnant, or have been told that you have inhibitors to factor VIII.

You can have an allergic reaction to ADVATE. Call your healthcare provider right away and stop treatment if you get a rash or hives, itching, tightness of the throat, chest pain or tightness, difficulty breathing, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, or fainting.

Your body may form inhibitors to factor VIII. An inhibitor is part of the body’s normal defense system. If you form inhibitors, it may stop ADVATE from working properly. Consult with your healthcare provider to make sure you are carefully monitored with blood tests for the development of inhibitors to factor VIII.

Side effects that have been reported with ADVATE include: cough, sore throat, unusual taste, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, headache, fever, dizziness, hot flashes, chills, sweating, joint swelling/aching, itching, hematoma, swelling of legs, runny nose/congestion, and rash.

Call your healthcare provider right away about any side effects that bother you or if your bleeding does not stop after taking ADVATE.

Please see ADVATE full Prescribing Information.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.