Obinutuzumab User Reviews & Ratings
Brand names: Gazyva
Obinutuzumab has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from a total of 8 reviews on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia | 5 reviews for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia | 28 medications | |
Follicular Lymphoma | 3 reviews for Follicular Lymphoma | 17 medications |
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 15, 2025
Obinutuzumab for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Received Gazyva-Venetoclax combo in 2020-2021 to treat CLL/SLL, got a complete response and am still cruising along in Jan. 2025 with no meds; I am starting to see lymph node enlargement and will follow up as scheduled in March. I really liked a treatment with an endpoint. No problems with the pre-medications or infusions, and though the combo sent me into neutropenia in the middle of the pandemic, I didn't catch COVID until they had Paxlovid. The combo did require frequent bloodwork, especially with the neutropenia. I am hoping to use the same combo when the time comes for retreatment! The alternative, Imbruvica, is not as easy on folks with cardiac symptoms as this treatment."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 31, 2024
For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "I took obinutuzumab in combination with venetoclax as part of a study at a research institution. I was supposed to take obin at one-week intervals for three weeks, then monthly for several more. Venetoclax was to start after a month. The first dose of obin was a ten percent dose to check for reactions. I had several different reactions, and they learned I needed to have a steroid, antihistamine, anti-nausea drug, and Tylenol before each treatment. The second day when the rest of the dose was infused went well. The obin was a bit like dynamite fishing, it killed plenty of fish but sure messed up the environment. It lowered my red blood cells, platelets, and neutrophils a lot. I landed up in the ER after a blood transfusion that week, where they admitted me for three days and pumped me full of antibiotics. It lowered my platelets so much they couldn’t give me a second dose for over a month. After my second dose, I felt much better than before I started and had no further issues."
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- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 10, 2022
For Follicular Lymphoma "I was diagnosed with stage 4 follicular lymphoma in December 2021 and received 6 months of chemotherapy with obinutuzumab and bendamustine. All went well except for tiredness, especially towards the end of the 6-month cycle, and a lot of 'burping.' Scans showed that I am now in partial remission. I have since had two treatments of maintenance therapy and am starting to feel well again. I am very grateful to all the people who have developed such lifesaving therapy."
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- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 26, 2022
For Follicular Lymphoma "I received obinutuzumab plus bendamustine for follicular lymphoma. After 6 months of treatment, the lymphoma went into remission. Then I continued on with obinutuzumab only for 2 years. I mostly struggled with fatigue, bloating, UTIs, and bladder pain, shortness of breath, and occasional headaches. The medication was administered through my port every 8 weeks once I was on maintenance."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 30, 2025
For Follicular Lymphoma "My oncologist switched me to obinutuzumab following a reaction to Rituxan after four courses of chemo RCHOP. So far, I have no issues after two fusions with three more to go. Very happy since obinutuzumab is apparently more effective."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 27, 2024
Obinutuzumab for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "Began treatment January - June 2015. First day was rough due to an increase in blood pressure and a deluge of dead cancer cells. Going on ten years, and all CBCs are normal as of 10/2024."
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- August 24, 2019
Obinutuzumab for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "I was very happy with the results. I was up to 83,000 white count, and after the first treatment, it was down to 5,300. After one month, it was still down. I go back in Sept. for my next blood test."
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Obinutuzumab for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia "I had 8 infusions. I did very good, usually around 6 hrs of drip. Went to the gym after 3 of them. Ran a 9-mile race the day after. One of them was just very tired the next day. I now take Calquence. White blood cells went from 45,000 to 5,000. So happy. It's been 2 years now. Life is great. Love the ones you love, and be kind to all."