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Is anyone here taking Revlimid? If so please share with me

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Dec 7 5:09pm | Replies (19)
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@colleenyoung

@tally9004, skin rash is common with Revlimid (lenalidomide) therapy and usually resolves within 2 to 3 weeks. For mild rash, treatment isn't usually interrupted. But severe rash may need attention. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-revlimid-side-effects#specifics

When doctors' advice differ, it is hard to know what to do. Did you lower the dose, Tally? How are you doing now?

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tally9004 | @tally9004 | Dec 7 8:17am

Hi,

My local doctor told me to stop taking the Revlimid a week ago and I did, The rash has subsided and does not itch any longer. I emailed my Myeloma specialist what was going on and they said to discontinue the drug. They have suggested lowering the dose to 10 or 15 mg and using an antihistamine, prednisone and a steroid cream if the rash returns. I have not seen my local doctor yet but I think that he will take me off the drug and not try a lower dose. Personally, I would like to attempt a lower dose and see what happens. I see my local doctor on 12/16.

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