ALECENSA Reviews (ALECTINIB HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 4.3 (3 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ALECENSA with similar:
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RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ALECENSA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
5 | Stage4 Lung cancer metastasis | I had only been taking this for around 6 wks. At that time due to bradycardia (low Heart Rate), rash, pain etc I had to stop taking it. A new ct was done and to everyone's surprise one tumor in my lung was completely gone and the other has shrunk to half the size. Almost all lymph nodes have shown signs of shrinking as well ! I've been told there is no cure but this sure does give me hope. | I'm now on a lower dose and I'm doing better with my heart rate. | F | 58 | 6 weeks 600 2X day | 10/6/2021 | 4 | ALK positive lung cancer | Fatigue , muscle pain (all over) fluid retention, depression, insomnia due to pain in muscles | (I am writing this on behalf of my husband) Medication is working , shrinking all tumors in lungs plus lymph nodes . Five year survival WITHOUT this Med was under 5%, now it's at 62%. It is buying time , but will not cure per md. Sides effects are so powerful I'm not sure my husband can continue taking the rest of his life , but for now it is worth it | M | 64 | 7 months 2X day | 11/20/2020 | 4 | ALK postive lung cancer | Fatigue, muscle pain, dizziness, nausea, weight gain, swelling, taste changes | I am currently cancer free thanks to this drug, but still have the terrible side effects | F | 33 | 8 months 1200 mg | 6/30/2020 |
ALECENSA (ALECTINIB HYDROCHLORIDE): Alectinib is used to treat a certain type of lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Alectinib belongs to a class of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. FDA Approval Date: 2015-12-11 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)