Reviewer: gospaqaol.com, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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My husband had severe side effects. Swollen mouth,swollen tongue,two very bloody urines. Had to stop after a month.

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My husband had severe side effects. Swollen mouth,swollen tongue,two very bloody urines. Had to stop after a month.
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Reviewer: Hunter, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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On imbruvica for 5 months. My wbc and lymphocyte counts went to normal fairly quickly, but I have had multiple side effects. Am now trying to decide whether to stop taking it. I've been in hospital twice and ER once due to chills and high fevers. Now I have severe neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and hemolytic anemia all apparently related to the imbruvica.

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On imbruvica for 5 months. My wbc and lymphocyte counts went to normal fairly quickly, but I have had multiple side effects. Am now trying to decide whether to stop taking it. I've been in hospital twice and ER once due to chills and high fevers. Now I have severe neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and hemolytic anemia all apparently related to the imbruvica.
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Reviewer: 75 or over Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I was first diagnosed with CLL in January of 2010. I started using Imbruvica in September of 2014. My blood work is completely normal after reaching a WBC of 200K+ prior to starting this drug. Lymph nodes are normal. Side affects include easy bruising; chest congestion; and swollen feet. Nothing that I can't handle.

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I was first diagnosed with CLL in January of 2010. I started using Imbruvica in September of 2014. My blood work is completely normal after reaching a WBC of 200K+ prior to starting this drug. Lymph nodes are normal. Side affects include easy bruising; chest congestion; and swollen feet. Nothing that I can't handle.
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Reviewer: argentum, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I was treated with Rituximab and Bendamustine for stage 4 cll in 2012. Relapsed in 2015. Have been on Imbruvica for well over a year. Great results and surprisingly no abnormal blood numbers so far. Great quality of life. I have had small, stage zero melanoma areas, removed from the back of my neck and some increased GURD and hypertension. These were pre-existing conditions that may have worsened ... Show Full Comment

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I was treated with Rituximab and Bendamustine for stage 4 cll in 2012. Relapsed in 2015. Have been on Imbruvica for well over a year. Great results and surprisingly no abnormal blood numbers so far. Great quality of life. I have had small, stage zero melanoma areas, removed from the back of my neck and some increased GURD and hypertension. These were pre-existing conditions that may have worsened with age. Also live in the AZ desert with very strong sun. I use plenty of sunscreen when outside, have increased prilosec (Omeoprozole)and Lisinipril doses. I feel no ugly side effects. For me, this has been a wonder drug. Real glad my insurance is picking up the tab. Almost $10,000 per month.
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Reviewer: Ken, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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To early to tell... only been on it for 3 months... I do have some side-effects, rash, brusing, and light-headness.. but can deal with it..

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To early to tell... only been on it for 3 months... I do have some side-effects, rash, brusing, and light-headness.. but can deal with it..
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