switch from Imbruvika to Calquine

[farber]

hello team, my doctor decide to switch me from Imbruvica to Calquune. Did any body have the same situation ? Thx Nata

[lankisterguy Volunteer]

Hi farber,

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Switching from ibrutinib (Imbruvica) to acalabrutinib (Calquence) is common when there is a side effect that is troublesome for the patient.

I did that due to a skin rash on ibrutinib, and acalabrutinib has been no problems at all.

Many others do it when there are heart (AFIB) or blood pressure problems.

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Len

[Emgeegee]

Hi farber! I just switched a few weeks ago after over 3 years on Imbruvica - so far no problems on Calquence - my blood numbers continue to be in the normal range. I had a few really, really short-lived headaches during the first week, but not since then. Hope all goes well for you, too.

[farber in reply to Emgeegee]

thank you for your reply

[stevesmith1964]

Yep , I changed due to very mild side effects , now I have none and my monthly bloods are stable.

[SLLJOHN]

AFIB an issue for me. Switched to Calquence from Ibrutinib after 3 years, and also had electro cardio version (AFIB turned to Atrial Flutter))and subsequently an ablation to cure Flutter. Combination of AFIB treatment and Calquence make me feel best for 5 years.

[farber in reply to SLLJOHN]

thank you for your response