Calquence and Tiredness: What Users Say

• JAH...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 6, 2025

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Blood test results for an annual physical predicted that I might have leukemia. Multiple tests, including a bone marrow biopsy, gave a diagnosis of CLL with a massively enlarged spleen. The oncologist started me on two 100 mg Calquence per day. After about one year, my spleen was back to almost normal size and blood cell counts improved, but not enough. It is now over 2 years since my diagnosis. The major side effect of taking Calquence is that it generates gas in my intestines, causes me to sometimes have multiple bowel movements each day, and diarrhea too often. I also get tired very easily, but that can partially be attributed to my age, which is 91. My platelet count has improved from 50 to 120 - still too low."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2023

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "I started on this medication seven weeks ago. Within a week, my lymphocytosis went away. But I think I’ve had every side effect that was mentioned, and now, after seven weeks, I feel better. My blood cancer is still high, but it’s going down. I’m tired a lot. But so far, it’s working well for me."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2024

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "I bruise more easily, and they last longer. It takes more effort to do things, and I am more easily tired, occasionally exhausted. Some dizziness occasionally. Blood does not immediately stop after a needle prick, unnoticed scratches from bushes or plants that send blood dripping from my hands, arms, legs!"