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Ibrutinib User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Imbruvica

Ibrutinib has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 61 reviews on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 31% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Ibrutinib

  • James
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 16, 2023

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) "I’m currently going on 19 months with Imbruvica. I take 240 mg once a day. Side effects include all listed. Chemo infusions didn’t work. I was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Liver, spleen, lymph nodes, blood riddled with cancer. First year of Imbruvica reduced signs of cancer all the way to no signs of cancer for 3 months. Then cancer showed itself again in spleen and just a few lymph nodes. Very tired, but with the help of coffee, I can risk going out and doing yard work, shopping, and day trips with family. It was prescribed as a cancer maintenance drug and has improved my way of life versus the year of chemotherapy infusions. I take risks with my family by going outside and enjoying life. Risks such as COVID. But Imbruvica has given some of my life back. I have severe diarrhea daily, brain fog, short-term memory loss, dizziness, high glucose levels, and high blood pressure."

10 / 10
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  • JjR
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • September 24, 2023

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Waldenström Macroglobulinemia "I'm very pleased with the drug, but it would be prohibitive if I were on Medicare Part D. I'm not positive if my side effects of pain, fatigue, and diarrhea are caused by this or other health issues..."

8 / 10
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  • Jinjari
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 13, 2023

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "I was diagnosed with CLL in 2013. Treated with Rituxan and Bendamustine. Went into remission but CLL returned in 2022. The oncologist prescribed Imbruvica 420 mg daily. My WBC level is now in the normal range. I suffer a great deal from rash and fatigue since my hemoglobin level and red blood cell count are below the normal range."

8 / 10
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  • Brook
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 9, 2023

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Waldenström Macroglobulinemia "My father was diagnosed with stage 1 Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia in March 2021. He underwent chemotherapy and in January 2022 he was doing so well that they switched him to Imbruvica. By May 16, 2022, he was rushed via ambulance to the hospital and admitted to ICU on June 5, 2022. Sadly he passed away. I believe with all my heart this medication killed him within 4-5 months of taking it … They NEED to take this medication off the market… People are losing their loved ones quicker because of this medicine."

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  • jim
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • April 26, 2024

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Using this for a few years now with no side effects so far."

10 / 10
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  • rspre...
  • April 17, 2016

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "My husband took 3 Imbruvica before bedtime and died from sudden cardiac arrest the next morning."

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  • Genicon
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 25, 2017

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Shrunk lymph glands in back of neck first week of taking 3 capsules a day second week swollen glands in armpit are gone minor side effects ."

10 / 10
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  • Poor...
  • July 7, 2017

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "My husband took 3 Imbruvica before bedtime and died the next day from Sudden Cardiac Arrest"

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  • Nicole
  • January 24, 2017

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "My 78 year old mother was taking this and in her third month she had vomiting one day back and neck pain for 3 days, then passed away in her sleep, Didn't get a chance to lower the dose."

4 / 10
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  • CLL...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 23, 2014

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Side effects for me: muscle spasms, mouth ulcers, diarrhea, fatigued, dizziness, itchy skin, sore throat, cramps, insomnia, sun sensitivity, and drowsiness."

7 / 10
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  • Eddie...
  • October 27, 2016

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Medication has effectively arrested my father's CLL. From 140,000 WBC to 5,000 within two months."

9 / 10
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  • BBano
  • January 3, 2019

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "My mother has been given thus medicine and when the her dose increased it shut down her internal organs she nearly died. She now gets blood transfusions."

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  • Teresa
  • February 29, 2016

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Been on IMBRIVUCA 3 weeks. Dramatic shrinkage of cervical nodes. Platelets high increased energy. Lucky Canada health care pays for this or I would be dead."

10 / 10
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  • Simon...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • December 1, 2020

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Taking this drug for over 3 years. Thankfully, never had any side effects. It is a lifesaver. Dropped my numbers from 160 to 13."

10 / 10
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  • Tbano
  • March 14, 2021

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Arm sores so bad had to stop using."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 16, 2021

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Lymphoma "All I can say is DO NOT take this medication! My mother died due to this, the ICU Dr flat out told me this! Now with their commercial, I feel sick to my stomach"

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  • Anonymous
  • January 31, 2021

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Mantle Cell Lymphoma "my dad took this and in less than three months he died with a massive stroke!!"

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  • Shimo...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • August 20, 2017

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Went thru Rituximab treatment first. Now taking for over the year.No side effects. My WC count dropped from 450,000 to 11.500. Feel very good"

10 / 10
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  • leste...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 4, 2018

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "I have been taking imbruvica for 1 year. WBC count went from 44,000 to 10,000. Took a year but feeling great with no severe side effects whatsoever. I take 3 each morning. Amazing so far."

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  • Penny
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 4, 2021

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma "Started taking Imbruvica May 4, 2017. Frequent lab work and doctor visit. The drug keeping cancer at bay and no new cancer growing. Minimal side effects with only high blood pressure."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 19, 2021

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Lymphoma "Supposed to be fast acting getting rid of bad cells in blood. Did not work for me. Tried for 2 months. No change. Then moved on to vendetta with good results first two months. Very hopeful"

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  • Chas
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 29, 2024

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "I have taken Imbruvica from May 2023 until this week when it was stopped due to a severe rash on my torso, head, and arms."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • December 1, 2023

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Has kept me alive - I had recurring Hodgkin's Lymphoma 7 years or so ago. Has side effects though - bruising easily - eyesight changing - increased blood pressure and fatigue"

10 / 10
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