How are you managing Brukinsa side effects?

Posted by sveta25 @sveta25, Feb 6 12:35pm

My husband is taking Brukinsa for 3 weeks now and so far so good, no bad side affects, WBC is lower but so are platelets so minor bruising and also constipation.
Any comments on using it longer than that ?
TYIA

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jun 11 9:31am

In reply to @stuluv "Hi my name is Stuart from Melbourne Australia and I have been taking Brukinsa for more..." + (show)

Hi Stuart. @stuluv Welcome to Connect! Thanks for joining the conversation with your experience using Brukinsa. Ugh the dreaded constipation from meds. That is a miserable feeling. Hopefully you’re finding relief with the Bisacodyl.

Now that you’re here, I’d like to ‘connect’ you with other members who share your similar health journey. If you don’t mind my asking, for what condition are you being treated with Brukinsa?

CaliforniaGal | @califirniagal | 6 days ago

I have been on Brukinsa for 2 years and my side effects are mainly extremely easy bruising, petechiae on one leg & some swelling on that leg, unexplained rashes or tiny dark dots on my face which come and go, dry nails and skin.
I have not felt tired or had intestinal issues. my white blood cell count went from 441 to 20 and I no longer have swollen lymph glands.

CaliforniaGal | @califirniagal | 6 days ago

P.S. oh, and I forgot to mention that I have had minor skin cancer, which is a side effect.

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