Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Revlimid oral.
Overall User Ratings
63 Total User Reviews
User Reviews
Learn about
User Reviews
Reviewer: patrapoo, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
decreased to 10 mm dose, side effects greatly lessened and I seem to be stable
3
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: Cario, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
This drug takes down the level of my IGG, but never gets below 1900. After a month or so the IGG level slowly rises again. I had such bad side effects with Decadron that I really don't want to start taking it again.
7
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: BobF, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
Diagnosed 6/10...Velcade, Dec, Doxil 4 months ..in "near complete remission"... went on Rev 21 of 28 days... first cycle swelling, itching on trunk, 2nd cycle swelling, itching also legs, 3rd cycle swelling, itching, peeling whole body, stopped after 3 days of 4th cycle... not long enough to know if effective.
7
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: merek, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
MM(4,14)with collapsed vertabre Nov 2009. Dex did nothing. Apr-May 2010 Valcade/dex had partial response. June Auto Stem cell Transplant. All levels normal till April 2011 then started Revlimid/Dex 21/7 on/off. Only 2 weeks in so far. Heart pounds on minor activity, some isses sleeping and being tired but not too bad. Muscles very sore days 3-5. Frequent urination. Only bad part is heart poundi
...
Show Full Comment
10
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: birdman, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
4
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Ask the pharmacist
Questions about medications? Get expert answers by video or live chat about allergies, pregnancy, sleep, and more.
See the Ask the Pharmacist event schedule.
WebMD the app
Get trusted health information. Whenever. Wherever... with your iPhone, iPad or Android.
Find Out MoreIMPORTANT: About This Section and Other User-Generated Content on WebMD
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.