Ibrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia User Reviews (Page 3)

• Nic...
• January 24, 2017

Ibrutinib "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."

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

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

• BBa...
• January 3, 2019

Ibrutinib "My mother has been given this medicine, and when her dose increased, it shut down her internal organs, she nearly died. She now gets blood transfusions."

• Ter...
• February 29, 2016

"Been on IMBRUVICA for 3 weeks. Dramatic shrinkage of cervical nodes. Platelets high, increased energy. Lucky Canada health care pays for this or I would be dead."

• Sim...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 1, 2020

Ibrutinib "Taking this drug for over 3 years. Thankfully, never had any side effects. It is a lifesaver. Dropped my numbers from 160 to 13."

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

Ibrutinib "Using this for a few years now with no side effects so far."

• Tba...
• March 14, 2021

Ibrutinib "Arm sores so bad had to stop using."

• Ann...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 31, 2024

Ibrutinib "Brought white blood cell count back to normal. On it for three years. Today I found out I now have atrial fibrillation!"

• les...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 4, 2018

"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."

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

"Went through Rituximab treatment first. Now taking for over a year. No side effects. My WC count dropped from 450,000 to 11,500. Feel very good."

• Mic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 11, 2025

Ibrutinib "Amazing drug for me and my situation. Minimal amount of side effects and extremely effective for treatment of CLL. Godsend of a drug for me!"

• Luk...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 18, 2024

Ibrutinib "Mild swelling of lower legs at sock line. Purpura with both arms and hands. Mild fatigue. A greater need to rest at times."

• jwe...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 9, 2025

"Been using since created. Blood close to normal. Side effects: swelling feet, red patches on hands and arms."

• Lar...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 13, 2025

Ibrutinib "I have been on Imbruvica for 8 years. This drug saved my life. Had side effects in the beginning but only lasted about 7 months."

• Jan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 1, 2025

Ibrutinib "It is a wonderful drug and I have been taking it for 5 years. Very happy with the outcome it has given me."

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

Ibrutinib "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."

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

Ibrutinib "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"