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Is okay to accept Lenalidomide verse Revlimid?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Warrenton, VA
January 23, 2025
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I only use Revlimid. My mom has used it 19 years with little/no side effects. My insurance pays it...so that is what I take.

January 24, 2025
MyMyelomaTeam

Lenalidomide and Revlimid are the same medication; Revlimid is simply the brand name for lenalidomide. If your doctor prescribes lenalidomide, it is the same as taking Revlimid. Always follow your doctor's advice and discuss any concerns about your treatment. For more details, visit: [Revlimid (Lenalidomide) for Myeloma](ht Show Full Answer

Lenalidomide and Revlimid are the same medication; Revlimid is simply the brand name for lenalidomide. If your doctor prescribes lenalidomide, it is the same as taking Revlimid. Always follow your doctor's advice and discuss any concerns about your treatment. For more details, visit: [Revlimid (Lenalidomide) for Myeloma](https://www.mymyelomateam.com/treatments/revlimid).

January 23, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I’ve had side effects from lenalidomide. I’m only prescribed Revlimid. So evidently there must be some difference 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

January 24, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I only get Revlimid. The reason is that I have a large copay but as long as I get Revlimid I can use a Bristol Meyers copay card. That will not cover the generic since they manufacture Revlimid only.

January 23, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Sometimes people who never have the knowledge of MM thinking 🤔 that’s is 2 different types of medicine, before l also think that way my doctor always said that Linalidomide, other said valcade and me always thought Revlimid but all the same thing like 1 family.🙏🙋‍♂️

January 23, 2025

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