Cladribine User Reviews & Ratings
Brand names: Mavenclad, Cladribine Novaplus
Cladribine has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 9 reviews on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
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| Multiple Sclerosis | 6 reviews for Multiple Sclerosis | 101 medications | |
| Hairy Cell Leukemia | 3 reviews for Hairy Cell Leukemia | 6 medications | |
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- Chris
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 16, 2022
Mavenclad (cladribine) for Multiple Sclerosis "I ended the 2nd year treatment in 2020. I took 5 pills each day once a day for 5 days then repeated the following month. 3 months post year 1 my absolute lymphs dropped significantly (as intended). I did feel poorly then due to coming down with type b influenza. Forward about 10 or 11 months I did year 2. I wish this drug was available 20 plus years ago. It's not a miracle drug but I think it probably is most beneficial for those with initial diagnosis. My absolute lymphs are normal now. I did start copaxone back in May 2022. Doc wanted me on something because even though he speaks for the pharm company that Makes mavenclad he's stated that I think half the patients in the studies may have a relapse after year 4. He didn't advice doing a 3rd year of mavenclad."
- Justin
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 25, 2024
Mavenclad (cladribine) for Multiple Sclerosis "Great medicine!!! Very convenient to use, minimal side effects...except drink lots of water and I mean LOTS OF WATER cause it raises your bilirubin drastically. No need for needles every week, month, 6 months. Sad to hear it does not work for everyone but I'm sure it will work for you."
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- camaro
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 28, 2022
For Multiple Sclerosis "Cladribine worked for the first 7 months only spreading 5 lesions which is good for how aggressive it was acting ,off of REBIF and GLATiRAMIRE. Later I had a flare up of 6 ring enhancing and more than 6 white matter lesions so I switched to Ocrevus. I hope everyone stays strong and finds the medication that works for them."
- RSBest
- December 20, 2017
For Hairy Cell Leukemia "I was diagnosed with HCL 9 years ago, with extremely low blood counts and blindness in one eye due to internal bleeding in the retina area. I was treated for 5 days, 1 dose a day, with Cladribine chemotherapy. This drug saved my life. It destroyed the sticky "hairy cells" that clogged my marrow as well all the good blood cells, so I got high fever after a few treatment days. Under the supervision of the good medical stuff I survived and healed. Today I am fit and healthy, I was very fortunate to gain my eye sight and health back."
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- JCC
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 5, 2024
For Hairy Cell Leukemia "Treated with Cladribine (2-CDA) in January of 1994 for Hairy Cell Leukemia. Treatment was intravenous and very effective with minimal side effects to date. I have been in remission since June of 1994. My last visit with a Hematologist/Oncologist was in fall of 1995. I was told that as long as blood counts were good and not trending down, there was no need to see a specialist. I see my primary care physician twice a year for a physical exam and have blood work twice a year as well. Some of the listed side effects I may have experienced later in life but may also be associated with age."
- JesPol
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 9, 2022
For Multiple Sclerosis "No new lesions. No relapses. Finished year 2 in 2020. Virtually no side effects."
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- davybel
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 7, 2012
Leustatin (cladribine) for Hairy Cell Leukemia "Very little side effects. Slight nausea for one day during 5 days of medication. Within a month the white cell count was near normal. Two years later, cell counts are well within normal range."
- EMM
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 29, 2024
Mavenclad (cladribine) for Multiple Sclerosis "Easiest MS medication! Wish I was offered this years ago. So glad I decided to take it. No side effects, and yes, stayed hydrated with extra water intake."
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Mavenclad (cladribine) for Multiple Sclerosis "This was my 7th therapy. I am currently on NO therapy and my scans are good, MS symptoms are minimal 36 months after. My doctor is pleased. This medication was exactly as my nurse educator explained. Slight fatigue for a few months, headache during and right after taking. My lymphocytes dropped by 50% or so but all else was fine. I actually felt good- better than I have in years- after my first year. My cog fog lifted. Year two was similar. I highly recommend meeting with your local nurse for education because I did not really understand how the medication worked in the body until she simplified it. This was so helpful. I don’t think most doctors take the time to explain - I was just given a broad overview brochure and then left to my own devices. I was scared at first. Also, MS Lifelines handled out-of-pocket costs for me and my nurse made it not so scary. Note -It took a long time to get it approved, but worth it! A+"