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I Have LGL Leukemia. I’ve Just Changed Drugs From Cyclosporin To Cyclophosphamide. Has Anyone Had This Change? What Are The Side Effects?

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Cedar Springs, MI
January 28, 2023
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Switching from Cyclosporine to Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) for LGL Leukemia is a significant change. Here are some details about Cyclophosphamide:

Common Side Effects:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Temporary hair loss
- Darkening of the skin and nails
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Increased risk for infection
- Anemia

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Switching from Cyclosporine to Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) for LGL Leukemia is a significant change. Here are some details about Cyclophosphamide:

Common Side Effects:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Temporary hair loss
- Darkening of the skin and nails
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Increased risk for infection
- Anemia

Serious Side Effects:
- Permanent infertility in both men and women
- Increased risk for some types of cancer, even years after treatment
- Rarely, serious heart problems

For more details, you can visit the provided resources in your knowledge base.

July 21, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I have lgl and have been on methotrexate for about 1 year. It brought my hemoglobin up from 8.5 to 11. So far only digestive irritation but tolerable.

October 15, 2023

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