Lenalidomide is a medication that belongs to the drug category of immunomodulatory agents. It is used to treat multiple myeloma, a bone marrow cancer, and myelodysplastic syndrome, a condition of abnormal blood cell production, according to Medline Plus. It aids your bone marrow to produce healthy blood cells and destroy abnormal ones. Lenalidomide is available as a capsule and is usually taken daily. If you are taking lenalidomide, you should know about its side effects.
Serious Side Effects
According to Drugs.com, lenalidomide's side effects may be so harmful that immediate medical help is necessary. Serious side effects include sudden breathing problems, chest pain, lower back pain and severe blistering of the skin. Lenalidomide can also lead to bleeding, bruising, pain, muscle weakness, skin rash and tachycardia, which is fast heartbeats, or bradycardia, which is slow heartbeats.
Mild Side Effects
According to Medline Plus, lenalidomide may lead to less severe side effects, including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, weight loss and dizziness. Users may also experience fatigue, poor appetite, weight loss, headache, insomnia, itching and depression.
Allergic Reaction
Lenalidomide may also cause you to have an allergic reaction. According to Drugs.com, symptoms of an allergic reaction include trouble breathing, closing up of your throat, swelling of your face and hives. You should get emergency help if you experience these symptoms.
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