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Acalabrutinib and Headaches: What Users Say

Brand names: Calquence

Headaches: mentioned by 5 users (13.2%)

Based on user experiences from 38 Acalabrutinib reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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headaches 13.2%
bruising 10.5%
dizziness 10.5%
fatigue 10.5%
diarrhea 7.9%
tiredness 7.9%

Reviews for Acalabrutinib

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Dar...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 29, 2024

Acalabrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Very quickly brought my very high WBC down to within the normal range. RBC is still low, but platelets are good. I had a mild headache for a couple of days, but that went away and hasn't come back. It took maybe 3 or 4 months before I started feeling better overall with more energy. I have been taking Calquence for four years with no problems."

10 / 10
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  • OTM...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 22, 2022

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Diagnosed with CLL 7 months now, August 2021. WBC was 453. Two weeks after starting treatment with Calquence (acalbrutinib), my WBC dropped to almost half, 226. To date, I am below 10. Very happy with the results. My only side effect from the medication, long time exposure to direct sun, causes headaches and could cause skin problems. Told to use sunblock. It is working for me. Pill 100 mg, 2x a day."

10 / 10
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  • Edw...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 12, 2024

Acalabrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Daily headaches most days, sometimes migraine. Sometimes skin feels sunburned, even though no visible signs of sunburn and haven't been outside for days."

8 / 10
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  • Nel...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • February 14, 2025

Acalabrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Calquence has been effective for my treatment, specifically reducing node size and my enlarged spleen. Have had no side effects other than an occasional headache."

9 / 10
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  • Mik...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 29, 2024

Acalabrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "In the 3rd month - WBC was 118k, now 91 - rash around previous skin cancer biopsies, resolved over the month - headache milder now."

9 / 10
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