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Has Anyone Been Prescribed Oral Pomalyst? Any Side Effects? How Did It Make You Feel While Taking It?

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Turlock, CA

This is going to added to treatment plan and wondering about this.

June 10
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June 10
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Pomalyst (pomalidomide) is prescribed for amyloidosis and is taken orally as a capsule. Common side effects include:

- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty breathing
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Back pain
- Fever

Serious side effects can include:

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Pomalyst (pomalidomide) is prescribed for amyloidosis and is taken orally as a capsule. Common side effects include:

- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty breathing
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Back pain
- Fever

Serious side effects can include:

- Blood toxicity
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Dizziness and confusion
- Fetal harm
- Nerve problems

Always consult your physician for personalized advice and report any side effects you experience.

June 10

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