What is Lenalidomide?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: LenalidomideBrand:
Lenalidomide is an oral anticancer agent that may be used for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), mantle cell lymphoma, and for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
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How do members experience Lenalidomide?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple myeloma | 273 | 144 | |
| Myelodysplastic syndrome | 9 | 1 | |
| Kaposi's sarcoma | 2 | 1 | |
| Participate in clinical trial | 2 | 2 | |
| Discoid lupus erythematosus | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 29 | |
| Fatigue | 24 | |
| Rashes (redness, swelling) | 5 | |
| Tiredness | 5 | |
| Low white blood cell count (leukopenia) | 4 | |
| Constipation | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 17 | |
| Moderate | 59 | |
| Mild | 53 | |
| None | 19 |
Member evaluations
annswanson
evaluated on Jun 29, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple myeloma: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
J_Marley
evaluated on Feb 04, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: Major
- Side effects: Severe
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