User Reviews for Everolimus

Afinitor (everolimus) for Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: "I started taking Afinitor on 20 May 2016, and I've given the drug a 9 because I'm still very much alive, able to work (computer work), take a 25-minute walk every day, and receive visitors. I have had side effects, including diarrhea, neuropathy (feet and ankles), loss of energy, and mouth sores (very infrequent now). I take paracetamol (6 x 500 mg daily) for pain. My tumors (lung and liver) shrunk a tiny bit and then remained the same. I have CT scans, x-rays, blood and urine tests. My appetite is good. I do not live in the USA."

mimi (taken for 1 to 2 years) March 22, 2018

Afinitor (everolimus) for Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: "I started this April 2016 the side effects did not start until June. It started with diarrhea, then hemorrhoids ,then itching, weight loss, loss of appetite. I kept telling my doctor something was wrong but he told me to eat anything I wanted but the final situation was I got an infection in my right eye I was in hospital for 10 days. He only came once to tell me to stop taking the Afinitor. Upon release I had to go to a doctor who specializes in infectious diseases for 2 months and this was everyday. Weight wise I went from 162 to 124 I am now just skin and bones also the tumor just kept growing I went to another cancer doctor he performed surgery to remove the tumor. This medication is the worse"

Anonymous (taken for 6 months to 1 year) January 20, 2018

Afinitor (everolimus) for Renal Angiomyolipoma: "I had my left kidney removed June 2016 and part of my left lung as it had metas. I was on Sutent and very ill and on another drug that did not work. So far this is helping to shrink my tumors in my lungs. The only side effect is a slight cough and some fatigue. Our family almost can not afford my drugs. So I have to change to the cheap generic drugs"

Dsingh1900 (taken for 1 to 2 years) January 8, 2018

For Breast Cancer: "Sorry but after 69 days had to stop. Based on genomic testing this drug was used to treat platinum-based resistant ovarian cancer with pleural effusion. I suffered insomnia, indigestion, lack of energy, dry skin. My pleural effusion did not improve and this drug made it worse. My CA-125 tripled under this drug. It just did not work for me despite genomic testing. Glad to hear it helped others though."

Fighting It (taken for 1 to 6 months) September 23, 2017

Afinitor (everolimus) for Brain Tumor: "My daughter is been taking Afinitor 5 mg for a brain tumor, cerebellar pilocytic astrocytoma grade 1, the tumor after a MRI every 3 months is stable, no grows, after 2 surgeries this pill is helping to keep all under control. Thanks God!"

Hope Mom (taken for 6 months to 1 year) January 16, 2017

Afinitor (everolimus) for Breast Cancer: "Although the medication did effectively treat my cancer the side effects were so severe that I decided to discontinue use of the drug and try an alternate treatment. Skin rash started on my hands initially and spread to my entire body causing severe itching and scratching which led to something looking like opened bug bites all over. Severe gum irritation described by my dental hygienist as your gums are flapping in the wind, also red swollen gums which caused me to be unable to eat anything not soft. Lost 10 lbs the first two months. Also projectile vomiting, diahrea and nausea. At three months I found it had made me diabetic and raised my triglycerides to over 500. That's when I opted to stop treatment."

Lifer lifer lifer (taken for 1 to 6 months) March 15, 2016

Afinitor (everolimus) for Breast Cancer: "Although the medication did effectively treat my cancer the side effects were so severe that I decided to discontinue use of the drug and try an alternate treatment"

Lifer lifer March 15, 2016

Afinitor (everolimus) for Breast Cancer: "Stage 4 with lymph and bone bone metastasis. Never on infusion chemo due to my autonomic diabetic nerve damage. Hormone treatments failed. Tamoxifen gave me terrible forgetfulness. Took Xeloda. At 6 months scan showed cancer gone except in giant ulcer on chest. Then Xeloda failed and cancer spread rapidly. Affinitor worked quickly with visible changes in two weeks. Four weeks ulcer showing definitely better . Been about 5 months. Cat scan showed no cancer active. Ulcer a third smaller and still healing. Cancer itching totally relieved although some iching as larger tumors heal. Had some nose slight bleeding issues early on but with summer humidity no problem. Chronic slight cough and congestion. Short of breath but can walk."

wrd (taken for 6 months to 1 year) August 31, 2015

Afinitor (everolimus) for Breast Cancer: "On this drug for 2 weeks, had severe side effects, swelling of both hands, rash,and small bubbles started appearing (pop it like water). now its on both feet,arm pit. I had to stop taking it."

cecix June 11, 2015

Afinitor (everolimus) for Breast Cancer: "I've been taking it for 5 months. After 6 weeks on 10 mg my lymphedema arm got infected & real swollen--I was told it was shingles & Lyme disease. After 2 rounds of antibiotics I went back on 5 mg. My subsequent scans show liver mets decreasing. My insurance cap was exceeded after 1 month($$$), but I qualified for a Novartis program for free medicines--check it out. Side effects on 10 mg were intense--like chemo. 5 mg is much more tolerable, still I must take Protonix every day for gastric upset. And I get really itchy."

itskitsch (taken for 1 to 6 months) June 9, 2014

Afinitor (everolimus) for Pancreatic Cancer: "I have neuroendocrine tumors with metastasis to liver. I was put on Afinitor (10 mg) since Feb, 2011 after I had so many side effects from Sutent. Afinitor has made my liver mets stable or shrink somewhat and I have no or minimum side effects. It was provided free of cost by Novartis. So thank you Novartis."

mrdingdong (taken for 2 to 5 years) July 23, 2013

Afinitor (everolimus) for Breast Cancer: "Dont have any side effects, only mild tiredness. Been taking it for three weeks."

lovemoore June 8, 2013

Afinitor (everolimus) for Breast Cancer: "I was one of the few people who could not take it. It attacked my body along with the cancer. Quit taking it after 2 months but it would not flush from my system. My skin was bad from dehydration as it did not allow my body to absorb moisture in my arms and legs. My skin looked like parchment with nothing under it but bone and a little flesh. Lost over 20 pounds in about a month. Finally my regular doctor put me in the hospital -as I found some men in Australia had to do. I was given I.V's for 5 days and am feeling much better. It is a good medicine but some people just cannot take it."

KathyinNewMexico (taken for 1 to 6 months) May 25, 2013

Afinitor (everolimus) for Breast Cancer: "Within 7 days of taking Affinitor the fluid in my lung decreased."

SueStick January 10, 2013

Afinitor (everolimus) for Brain Tumor: "I have been taking this medicine for 5 months and my MRI showed that the SEGAs that I have in my brain were smaller than 6 months previous."

Anonymous (taken for 1 to 6 months) June 27, 2012

Afinitor (everolimus) for Renal Cell Carcinoma: "Worked but had to stop because my kidney creatinine level was too high."

rcbridge January 30, 2011