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Maintenance therapy has played a big role in helping people with myeloma stay in remission longer. While these newer drugs are generally easier to tolerate than older treatments, side effects can still occur.

Lenalidomide (Revlimid) is the most commonly used maintenance therapy and at least 20% of people experience one or Show Full Answer

Maintenance therapy has played a big role in helping people with myeloma stay in remission longer. While these newer drugs are generally easier to tolerate than older treatments, side effects can still occur.

Lenalidomide (Revlimid) is the most commonly used maintenance therapy and at least 20% of people experience one or more side effects. These can include:

- Diarrhea or constipation
- Fatigue
- Swelling in the arms or legs
- Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- Muscle cramps or spasms
- Abdominal or back pain
- Nausea
- Fever
- Respiratory or digestive tract infections
- Cough or shortness of breath
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Tremors
- Changes in blood counts
- Higher risk of blood clots It's really important to report any side effects to your healthcare team. They can often suggest ways to manage symptoms and help keep you on track with your treatment plan. Don't suffer in silence — your comfort matters too!

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