Imbruvica and Back Pain: What Users Say

• Dre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2019

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "I started Imbruvica in August 2019. I had to stop after only one dose due to an ER visit showing an infection. I was taking 420 mg. Started back on Imbruvica again, lasted 7 doses, then another infection, this time a UTI that made me septic. I stayed out of ICU. Went on antibiotics, cleared up the infection, and was started again on Imbruvica at 280 mg. I have been 28 days. I have nausea, some diarrhea, and pain in my lower right quadrant, and both sides of my lower back. I have medication to help with the nausea and diarrhea. This medicine is my best chance to get my CLL back into remission. I was on Bendamustine, Rituxan, and Neulasta. I was allergic to all three, had 7 hospitalizations, and almost died. I was in remission for 39 months before this spring CLL's ugly head appeared in my life again."

• Mfi...
• January 9, 2018

For Graft Versus Host Disease "About me: AML, stem cell transplant survivor with GVHD. How Imbruvica helped: I started Imbruvica in 4/17. Prior to taking it, I was completely debilitated. After 4 full months on the drug, I noted marked improvement. Now I am able to walk, light lifting, and carry out regular activity with much less fatigue and pain. My skin GVHD is not showing any symptoms. It's been a godsend! Side effects: I noticed cramping at about 5 months and back and joint pain at 8 months. The cramping became severe, however, it is managed well with tonic water. The pain is extreme at times - but so far outweighs the GVHD symptoms."

• Nic...
• January 24, 2017

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "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."