Opdivo User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Buc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2023

For Head and Neck Cancer "Well, it seems to work. I had squamous cell cancer in my left sinus, and after three treatments, the cancer is resolved, apparently. The side effects are brutal, though - diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, skin issues, sleep issues, and fatigue. Don't know how long they're going to go on."

• Mau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2023

"I have bladder cancer and started Opdivo 2 weeks ago. At first, no side effects, but after one week, I noticed achy elbows and hips, plus my lower back, along with being unusually tired. The next day, had the same joint aches, plus a headache and tiredness. Took 2 Advil for relief. 10 days out, and I am extremely tired, have aches in my joints still, and now have pressure behind both eyes and headaches. No vision change. Trying to stay well hydrated and rest to see if symptoms go away or lessen. Scheduled blood tests with a consult with the oncologist in 4 days. Will review this with her then or call her if symptoms worsen."

• Mar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 11, 2023

"I am on my second go-around with Opdivo. My first experience was pretty good. We used Opdivo in combination with Yervoy. I broke out into a severe rash over a large portion of my body. We discontinued the Yervoy and moved forward with Opdivo alone. Treatment was good with no additional issues. My body became cancer-free, and after about a year, treatment was complete. I went 18 months cancer-free until a follow-up screening revealed it was back. That was last November 2022. I started the Opdivo once again and have been cancer-free since January. I continue to receive monthly treatment and feel pretty good. I love my doctors, they are the best!!!"

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2021

For Colorectal Cancer "Was out of remission and had to take radiation and Opdivo. The cancer was resolved by the radiation treatment, not the Opdivo. What the Opdivo did was damage not only my thyroid but my salivary glands as well and caused blisters in my mouth."

• Opd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2021

"My husband had bladder cancer. His bladder was removed in February 2021. Doctors wanted him to start Opdivo, which he did. Several months after taking this, he started having flu-like symptoms. Now he is in ICU fighting for his life on a respirator. He has pneumonitis, inflammation in the lungs. Doctors don't tell you the severe side effects. If he had it to do all over again, I would have encouraged him to not take this medication. Do your homework. It is awful watching someone go through what he has been through. I would say no to this drug."

• sid...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 1, 2024

For Colorectal Cancer "Excellent, few side effects. Hair loss after 4 months. No other side effects. Very active, running, biking, weight lifting. Good quality of life."

• S3a...
• January 27, 2017

For Renal Cell Carcinoma "I was on Opdivo for 6 months. It really set me back, I had to quit it before it killed me."

• Anonymous
• July 17, 2017

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "My brother died from taking this medication. His cancer was in his lungs. When he started Opdivo, the cancer quickly went to his brain. He died weeks later. Why did the FDA approve this drug?"

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2017

For Melanoma "My husband has had wonderful success with this medicine, it never made him sick the whole time he has been taking it. He is presently still on it for maintenance."

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 29, 2023

For Renal Cell Carcinoma "Renal metastatic cancer in back and lungs also worked terrific, going on 6 years cancer-free."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 24, 2020

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "My mom has stage 4 NSCLC in year 7. She started Opdivo 4 years ago, and at age 74, she’s still going strong. Minimal side effects, cancer is almost non-existent."

• Ric...
• March 9, 2023

For Colorectal Cancer "Cancer has decreased from 26 mm to 8 mm. Experienced diarrhea daily, need to drink lots of water, occasional dizziness, trouble focusing on written words on the computer, fatigue."

• Bob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 27, 2023

For Renal Cell Carcinoma "Drug is being administered by infusion every 28 days for about two years. No sign of cancer for many months in my CT scans."

• Fai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2019

For Renal Cell Carcinoma "I was on Opdivo for 4 months for stage 4 RCC. Felt good, diarrhea was the only side effect until I got blurry vision in one eye. During those 4 months, I had no increase in the size of the tumors."

• Dou...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 15, 2024

For Melanoma, Metastatic "Stage 4 metastatic melanoma. Two years plus on Opdivo with very few side effects. Occasional headaches."

• Ray...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2017

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "My mother died from lung cancer. Her last hope was this medication. Within a couple of months, she was gone."

• sdw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2024

For Renal Cell Carcinoma "So far, so good. I have only had one infusion and no side effects. A couple more months and I will have a PET scan. Will know more then. I also have psoriasis so some immunology difficulties."

• Joe...
• August 11, 2024

For Melanoma "Seems to be working. I haven’t needed any of the nausea meds they gave me. Caused increased appetite with weight gain."

• JJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2021

For Head and Neck Cancer "These drugs poisoned my best friend. He had been doing well, and after 2 treatments with these drugs, he is a dying vegetable."