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Have people on Revlimid 10 had side effects?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rye, NY

I've had fatigue and stomach issues off and on while taking this drug.

August 5, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Greetings from Alaska I am presently on revlimid 10 mg, but I take it every other day because it causes my white blood cells to really take a nose dive. I also experience G.I. distress the day after having a revlimid. Revlimid also comes in 5 mg capsules I think most of us are at 10 as maintenance, I hope this helps. Take care. God bless you.

August 5, 2023
MyMyelomaTeam

Yes, people taking Revlimid (Lenalidomide) for myeloma have reported various side effects. Common side effects include:

- Low blood cell counts
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Rash
- Weakness
- Cold or flu symptoms
- Bronchitis
- Trouble breathing
- Back pain
- Muscle cramps
- Tremors
- Nausea
- Diarrhea Show Full Answer

Yes, people taking Revlimid (Lenalidomide) for myeloma have reported various side effects. Common side effects include:

- Low blood cell counts
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Rash
- Weakness
- Cold or flu symptoms
- Bronchitis
- Trouble breathing
- Back pain
- Muscle cramps
- Tremors
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Swelling in the extremities

Rare but serious side effects include:

- Fetal harm in pregnant women
- Low blood count
- Liver failure
- Allergic reactions
- Tumor lysis syndrome
- Severe skin reactions
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Dangerous blood clots
- Other types of cancer

For more details, you can visit the provided resources:
- [Revlimid — Celgene](https://www.revlimid.com)
- [Drug Therapy for Multiple Myeloma — American Cancer Society](https://www.cancer.org/cancer/multiple-myeloma/...)

July 30, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My husband is now on 5 mg of revlimid. Gives him diarrhea. We have meds to help with this.

August 5, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I have been on Revlimid (10mg daily for 21 days, then 7 days off) for nearly 2 years. No noticeable side effects other than white cell counts lower, but not out of "normal range".

August 5, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Revlimid is an immunomodulator drug. I was on Revlimid 25 mg prior to my transplant, along with Darzalex IV and dexamethasone.

August 5, 2023

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