Calquence and flatulence

[Agatesup]

For a 2017 lymphoma diagnosis, I was on Imbruvica for 3 years. The past 2 years I have been on Calquence. The past 4 months or so, I have had increased flatulence. The oncologist said it was likely related to the medication. Has anyone else experienced this?

[Ladylin151]

Unrelated to his diagnosis or treatment, my hubby found out ( after years!) that his issue was a non-caloric sweetener. Since they change those up pretty frequently and with no particular labeling, he is caught unawares quite often. My sympathies!

[LeoPa]

If you did not have this issue for 18 months prior, why would he think it's the meds now all of a sudden? I'd have a good hard look at my diet. Is there anything you started to eat or take (supplement) 4 months ago in larger quantities? Spirulina, vegetable fibers etc can all cause flatulence. What I know for sure is there's no flatulence on an all meat diet. That's my experience. Try it for a few days and see if it helps.

[SofiaDeo]

I don't know where you are geographically, but in the US at least, I have been told up to 2% of our foods can have additives that aren't listed on the label. As someone who is sensitive to chemicals/additives, I have noticed recently that certain products are "out of stock" a few weeks...then they return, and taste different/my body is now reacting to something it didn't previously. With various shortages, I wonder to what extent manufacturers are changing things in their products.

I do think that being on a med can affect our gut biome, either initially, or later. I personally noticed I started having problems with lactose containing foods after a while on some of my meds.