User Reviews for Imbruvica oral

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.

Just developed abnormal liver function tests after only 7 weeks on it. All viral studies are negative. Am very disappointed with this, since I was tolerating it well otherwise. Now holding drug and repeating blood work.

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. Read More Read Less

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..

Went in for a checkup and hemoglobin was less than 6. Immediately received 4 units of packed red cells, and continued receiving 2-4 units of packed red cells every 2 weeks for over a year. No definitive diagnosis of cause, only that it wasn't CLL, MCL, or Waldenstrom's. Duke, Stanford, and Emory weren't able to dianose. Within 2 weeks of starting Imbruvica, my hemoglobin began to climb from a low of 5.4 and has now been steady at over 15 for over a year. I continue to take the drug, and have had no side-effects whatsoever.Read More Read Less

Amazing results with almost zero side effects for me. Worked so well blood lab had to call Dr. to find out what caused such a drastic improvement. My oncologist said this drug is one the biggest breakthroughs he has seen. drink lots of water while taking this!

My IGM level dropped from 2325 to 840 in one month. I have had no side effects other than increased heart palpitations. My platelets have dropped but are still in low normal range.

Within 24 hours my lymph nodes decreased in size, within 10 days complete normal. White count is still very high but I was told to expect this. I feel much better. I have some loose stools and some headaches but manageable. Much better than I was feeling a month ago.

Have been on it for 11 months now. My WBC went up at first, then came way down. Lymph nodes shrunk right away. Have swollen legs, mostly feet and calfs, shortness of breath, muscle spasms, diarreha,and joint pain. Headaches have started in my 10th month. Nothing is toooo bad that I can't tolorate it.

It reduced the lymph nodes within one week. I have had severe chills followed by high fevers lasting 7-8 hours at least twice a day. I do not know how much longer I can tolerate these symptom before stopping the drug.

Some manageable side effects, headache and rising BP. Observed tumor shrinkage during the first week of treatment, and increased energy levels. Also, the aches and pains in my joints disappeared , could be temporary immune system suppression but I feel great.

I've been on this for 2 weeks now and have been responding really good. My red blood cell count has gone up two fold. I have had no side effects as of yet. Hopefully this is the one.

Causes me to be neutropenia almost weekly, thrombocytopenia, anemia, upper respiratory tract infection, and some diarrhea after six months of taking daily.

I started taking IMBRUVICA on the 11thof January my Platelet count has gone from 10.000 to 90.000 and I have not experience any side effects. I am convince it is working for me because I never respond to all the other treatment I have in the past.

Initially made my white count spike. It is slowly coming down...very slowly. RBC and Hemoglobin still running low. I also believe if there is a side effect listed, I've had to deal with it, but not to the point where I would discontinue usage of the medication.

Side effect: Mild to severe joint and muscle pain.

Fatigue and shortness of breath.Swelling of legs and feet otherwise no problems.

Mantel cell 2nd tour. Low Hemo is my issue , i was 6.6 drug ( plus transfusion) got me to 8.1 and in 7 range so far. Made white cells spike ( over did it 280k ) . So now 9 days on it side effects are a little uncomfortable but manageable. Drowsy is main thing 1-3 hours.