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Oncologist Is Switching Me From Velcade To Kyprolis, What Should I Expect.

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tampa, FL

Had my pic line implanted on Friday, doing great - just soreness in my arm. Had it implanted in order to have Kyprolis administered. After two rounds of Velcade, Dex and Revlimid, my doctors are switching me to Kyprolis, Dex and Revlimid. Zometa remains at once a month. I had many side affects from the Velcade, including Neuropathy, brain fog, fatigue, constipation. Also the bone pain never let up throughout. My blood numbers did improve, my IGG went from 5500 down to 3750. Drs. say its… read more

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

How much kyprolis and how often. I had 39 MG one week and 70mg the next week. Put my heart in afib. Now I am on heart medication
So the cancer drugs ruined my heart. Guess that is why they say… read more

Hello Everyone! I Hope You're Having A Great Weekend!

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ohio, OH

Anyone has a headache?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you Tammie

Anyone Taking Kyprolis Which Is Similar To Velcade But Can’t Take Anymore Since Gave Me Neuropathy Called Kyprolis

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Breckenridge, CO

I hear it could cause heart issues and Dr says I will need to be monitored regularly with EKG to see if my base line changes. Is anyone currently taking this new drug?
Thanks,
Jim

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I was on Velcade , then switched to Kyprolis, which was not as effective as Velcade. Had no side effects with Kyprolis. Am now back on Velcade Injectable, which works better,

Does Anyone Take Kyprolis. How Long And Did It Work

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I took revlimid for about year and was in remission
For 2 a half years
Now my light chains are going up

Re: Kyprolis

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Miami, FL

Does anyone taking Kyprolis injection experience extreme burning?

Can anyone share any light as to what happens in the long run to someone with multiple myeloma?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Wow Ed. You are doing fantastic 👍💕

For Any Of Those Ever Or Currently Taking Kyprolis Did Anyone Have Back Pain . Mine Had Subsided Tremendously,but Seems Since Kyprolis 😢

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Kentucky
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I was on Kyprolis and Darzalex. These drugs caused skin sensitivity. Anywhere the sensitivity was located, I had pain. I always had sensitivity on my back starting 2-3 days following my weekly… read more

Why Is My Pulse Rate High For A Few Days After My Kyprolis And Dexamethasone Or On Days I Add Sarclisa My Resting Heart Rate Goes From 60-89

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Huntsville Ontario Canada
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My pulse and blood pressure went up on Kyprolis. I got a blood pressure cuff. I took my pulse and blood pressure every day at home and recorded it for my doctor . We don't want more issues than we… read more

Has Anyone That Has Even Taken Kyprolis Ever Dealt With Urinary Tract Infection?

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Kentucky
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Myra, I have been on Kyprolis for about 6 months and have some of the side effects listed above but no urinary tract problems. I am sorry that you are experiencing them but I would not blame the Kyprread more

I Am In Almost Complete Remission And I Am To Start Maintenance Therapy On Monday. Has Anyone Taken Kyprolis ?

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Baltimore, MD
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Kyprolis (Carfilzomib) is a medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple myeloma in people who have tried other therapies. It is often combined with a… read more

For Those That Have Been On Kyprolis Do You Achieve Good Results?

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McDowell KY
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I had Kyprolis back in 2017. It did not work on my myeloma. Hopefully you will get great results 🥰