Acalabrutinib and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Doo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 20, 2024

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "In the beginning, my immune system and Hb were extremely low. What I got from the beginning till today, 8 months later, are dizziness followed by shortness of breath. Since one month or more, a light lung inflammation. Thinking of stopping or taking half of the Calquence. A shame, as the leukocytes went down rapidly."

• 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!"

• Dut...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 3, 2025

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "I have been on Calquence for CLL now for almost 5 years. My blood counts are now very good. As a person now 84 years old, I am happy for that. No side effects at all for me for years. I exercise properly most days of the week over the years. I have extreme osteoarthritis in my feet, and it does cause more pain increases in that. I also believe in the last few months, after many years of taking it, that it may cause vertigo issues, as I have had some extreme issues with that lately. Overall, it has kept me alive with CLL quite a few years now, with just a few side effects now coming on. I have very good prescription drug coverage, but it is getting more and more difficult to receive the drug free over the last few years. I do believe the cost of it is absurd! I had a severe attack of CLL, was hospitalized for weeks, then 3 months of rehab, but after that, I've led a pretty much normal life. It has worked for me! Not sure about extended long-term effects of it though?"

• EMC...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 14, 2024

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Severe dizziness developed approx. 5 months after starting treatment. Dry mouth. Sore on tongue."