Keytruda for Melanoma User Reviews

• A A...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2021

"My father got his first dose of Keytruda 3 weeks ago, and he has been in ICU ever since. It started with a mole! He was fine otherwise. Now he cannot breathe, it’s damaged his lungs and all of his muscles! At this moment, he has a feeding tube, and they just gave him a tracheotomy to help his lungs. He can’t talk or even hold his head up! This is just awful! Please don’t use this drug! I would rate it a zero."

• sho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2018

"My 79-year-old husband died after having 2 treatments of Keytruda. He declined over 1 month, it was horrible. I am so upset and was told immunotherapy killed him. His oncologist said the toxic side effects took his life. I believe it is responsible for his death."

• Red...
• August 5, 2021

"My husband had successful surgery to remove melanoma from his back together with three lymph nodes in December 2019. His oncologist recommended he do Keytruda immunotherapy as a precaution to ensure no additional cells were hiding in his body. He was not in favor of this, but both his oncologist and I encouraged him to proceed with the immunotherapy. After two or three treatments, he started having reactions to the drug and was put on steroids to counteract the reaction. After seven treatments, the immunotherapy was discontinued and health continued a downward spiral with numerous other reactions and in and out of the hospital due to the reactions. On September 25th, 2020, my husband passed away from pembrolizumab toxicity. We had received two sheets of paper advising of adverse reactions to this drug, but nowhere did it warn against death. Had it disclosed that it could cause death, I certainly would not have recommended that my husband be injected with this deadly drug."

• Pha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2023

"My mother was diagnosed with a small area of skin cancer, despite feeling well. She maintained a positive attitude and began taking Keytruda three weeks ago. However, she was later admitted to the hospital due to difficulty holding up her head and fluctuating oxygen levels. After spending two weeks in the hospital, she was unable to eat and required a feeding tube. Sadly, she passed away last night at 10 PM. After reading reviews, it appears that many people have had negative experiences with Keytruda despite only being on the market for a few years. If you or someone you know has experienced organ damage as a result of Keytruda, it is important to seek medical attention and take action as needed."

• Sun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 30, 2020

"I started Keytruda in Feb 2020 for stage 3 aggressive melanoma. Almost immediately, my moods were awful. Swinging like a kid hitting puberty. The doc said it wasn't a side effect. This continued. The fatigue increased. I felt miserable. By late August, I couldn't get off the couch without moaning in pain and couldn't even get into bed. No appetite. Nausea. No energy. I knew I was dehydrated. I declined my next treatment and got fluids. I went to the next appointment to tell the doc I was quitting. Finally, they did labs. My cortisol was >0.1. Another lab test result had ridiculously low levels as well. I should've been in the hospital. Now I'm on steroids, was waiting to see an endocrinologist, and hoping there's no permanent damage. Keytruda almost finished me off."

• HBN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2022

"My grandmother was diagnosed with nodular melanoma (without metastasis). Her oncologist suggested trying Keytruda. She died after two doses! Before starting immunotherapy, she was fine and very active. Side effects: weakness, muscle pain, weight loss, fatigue, dropping eyelids, dysphagia, breathing difficulty, severe diarrhea. I would not recommend this drug based on our experience!"

• Jor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2017

"This drug gave me all kinds of side effects that made it impossible to continue taking the drug. I wish I never would have started it. I would not recommend this drug to anyone and would encourage them to find an alternate holistic option."

• Jai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2022

"My father has melanoma, and we had given the first dose of Keytruda 10 days ago. After that, they shifted to the hospital, can't able to walk, liver became unhealthy, and for 2 days on oxygen support... I don't recommend this."

• Don...
• September 24, 2024

"First infusion. I was tired but not terrible. Second infusion. I felt tireder and sleepy. Also felt gaggy and not too interested in food. My warfarin INR went to 4.7. It is usually between 2 and 3. I don't know if it helped yet or not."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2021

"My husband was diagnosed with melanoma in April 2019, under his thumb nail. This was a problem area that had never been diagnosed as melanoma, but recurring dark areas that were removed three times. PET scan didn't show any spread. Keytruda treatment in July, after qualifying for the program, was very ill. In September, the PET scan showed cancer in many areas, including tumors on the spine and a fracture of the spine. Had radiation for pain, another cancer treatment of Keytruda and Opdivo, was dead in October."

• Edn...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 25, 2021

"I had stage IV melanoma, went on Keytruda for over two years as it kept shrinking. It worked really well compared to the drugs that I have had since. I had no bad side effects, and I would say it was a great drug and wish I could go back on it! I had to go for treatment every three weeks, it was for only 30 minutes. Great drug. No itching nor rash as well."

• Cha...
• September 11, 2021

"My wife has been on Keytruda for over three years now. Had she not started the treatment, she would no longer be here with me. We just celebrated our 49th anniversary! I would say this is a miracle drug. Thank God for Keytruda!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2025

"After 2 infusions, the melanoma lump on my lower leg disappeared, as did the cancer. Had a third infusion before the scan that showed cancer-free, and I am now experiencing stomach pain as a side effect. But so far, the benefit outweighs the side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 19, 2024

"Side effects: bad rashing looks like measles, itchy head, still have side effects after two years, bad vaginal rash. Have to hose area down."

• Buz...
• January 28, 2021

"Keytruda spends enough money on advertising that could reduce the price to a level that you could afford it."

• bob...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 12, 2024

"Took a series of treatments in 2015, still alive and doing well."

• Vau...
• August 1, 2024

"Everything has been good except a lot of skin itching."