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Do(or Have) The Effects Of Keytruda Increased As You Get Further In To Them. I Have Had 10 So Far.

A MyMelanomaTeam Member asked a question đź’­
Las Cruces, NM
July 4
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A MyMelanomaTeam Member

I was on Keytruda from August 2022 - August 2023. During that year the fatigue never got better. Had to take daily 3-4 hour naps. I no longer feel a need to take daily naps, but if I overdo it both physically and mentally for several days I need to take a nap. The fatigue is better, but I think I may have to live with it. Hopefully, the Keytruda is "still working" which may be one reason for my continued fatigue.

Hang in there!

July 4
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Still very sore. Strep culture negative but Doc believes that a different bacterial infection. On a:new antibiotics (levoflaxocin). it seems to be helping. It's been over three weeks

July 13
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

How's your throat?

July 13
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

The effects of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) can vary from person to person. Common side effects include:

- Fatigue
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Fever (pyrexia)
- Cough
- Decreased appetite
- Itchiness (pruritus)
- Difficulty breathing (dyspnea)
- Constipation
- Pain
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Hypothyroidism Show Full Answer

The effects of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) can vary from person to person. Common side effects include:

- Fatigue
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Fever (pyrexia)
- Cough
- Decreased appetite
- Itchiness (pruritus)
- Difficulty breathing (dyspnea)
- Constipation
- Pain
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Hypothyroidism (reduced thyroid function)

Some side effects may become more noticeable or severe with continued treatment. Rare but serious side effects include immune-mediated adverse reactions, infusion-related reactions, complications of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and fetal harm.

If you have concerns about the side effects you're experiencing, it's important to discuss them with your healthcare provider. They can provide guidance and adjust your treatment plan if necessary.

July 4

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