Imbruvica User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Imbruvica has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 69 reviews on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 30% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Imbruvica
- Poo...
- July 7, 2017
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "My husband took 3 Imbruvica before bedtime and died the next day from sudden cardiac arrest."
- Edd...
- October 27, 2016
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Medication has effectively arrested my father's CLL. From 140,000 WBC to 5,000 within two months."
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- 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."
- BBa...
- January 3, 2019
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "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."
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- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 1, 2020
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "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
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Using this for a few years now with no side effects so far."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 16, 2021
For Lymphoma "All I can say is DO NOT take this medication! My mother died due to this, the ICU doctor flat out told me this! Now, with their commercial, I feel sick to my stomach."
- Tba...
- March 14, 2021
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Arm sores so bad had to stop using."
- Anonymous
- January 31, 2021
For Mantle Cell Lymphoma "My dad took this, and in less than three months, he died with a massive stroke!"
- Anonymous
- September 19, 2021
For Lymphoma "Supposed to be fast-acting, getting rid of bad cells in blood. Did not work for me. Tried for 2 months. No change. Then moved on to Vendetta with good results the first two months. Very hopeful."
- Ann...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 31, 2024
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Brought white blood cell count back to normal. On it for three years. Today I found out I now have atrial fibrillation!"
- Pen...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 4, 2021
For Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma "Started taking Imbruvica on May 4, 2017. Frequent lab work and doctor visits. The drug is keeping cancer at bay, and no new cancer is growing. Minimal side effects with only high blood pressure."
- Mic...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 11, 2025
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "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
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Mild swelling of lower legs at sock line. Purpura with both arms and hands. Mild fatigue. A greater need to rest at times."
- Lar...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- May 13, 2025
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "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
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "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
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "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
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "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"
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For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Shrunk lymph glands in the back of the neck. First week of taking 3 capsules a day. Second week, swollen glands in armpit are gone. Minor side effects."