I am about to go on Medicare and was SHOCKED at the cost of the copay for Revlimid which I am starting as maintenance therapy. Even with the supplemental prescription coverage, it is obscenely expensive. Why is there no generic available? I am wondering how others deal with this? We don't qualify for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society assistance program. Anything else out there? Thank you.
About 2 months before my grant is up for the year they send me another application, I fill it out give it to my Oncologists office they fill out their part and fax it to the pharmaceutical Co. for… read more
Of Life. Has anyone stopped Revlimid while in remission and stayed in remission
I'm am 2+ years off Revlemid maintenance and still in remission! I feel great! Ask your doc of this might work for your husband.
I’m really struggling with taking 20 mg of Dexamethasone weekly. It’s 50 degrees here and I’m sweating like I’m in the Caribbean…. Can anyone explain why we need to take all the dex in one day? I wish we could take 1 a day for 5 days…. Thanks in advance for any suggestions…. I have no idea if this will be my maintenance therapy for the rest of my life but it’s not a great maintenance plan for me…
It’s been so long since I’ve taken Dexamethasone I can’t remember how it affected me the only thing I do remember is that it gave me insomnia the night after I took it.
I was told by a doctor that studies are being done as to the length of time We stay on revlimid during maintenance.
I was in the clinical trial about three years and was in remission so I was taken off Revlimed. entire time. We’ll see how it goes when I go for my follow-up appt. after six months.
I'm covered with a rash that suddenly appeared. Doctor took me off Revlimid
Well, I just started 10 mg again as maintenance after my SCT. Third dose and my head is covered in angry red rash. Especially my ears that are itching and burning. I
A few other areas too. Dang. I… read more
Taking revlamid for almost a year with no problem and suddenly I developed a rash and now have diarrhea. Anyone have these problems? Thanks
For constipation - start with magnesium glycinate 400mg and add magnesium citrate 200mg if needed. More citrate and less glycinate if needed for a total of 600mg daily
More. Fiber intake
Family members who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant must avoid contact with this medication. Otherwise there should be no problem with families and friends being around you.
Due to a recurring itchy body rash developing when using Revlimid, I’ll be switching over pomalidomide with velcade and dex. POMALYST is 10 times more potent than that of lenalidomide. But what I’m reading, people seem to have less side effects although it’s in the same drug class. For those who are on POMALYST, what has been your experience?
Thanks !
Since I got shingles on my first maintenance dose of revlamid 10mg I’m hoping dr Bergeron will let me change to pomalyst.
I was taking Relamid for about 7 months 1 1/2 years ago. Now not on for the rest of the time. I have SMM, so that may make a difference. Stay as healthy as possible. God Bless You Dale.