What Causes Fatigue And Dizziness While On Ruxolitinib?

Posted on Thu, 7 Sep 2017

Question: I am on jakafi and hydroxide I am dizzy weak and almost passed out a few .minutes ago My Dr. keeps telling me I have to take for XXXXXXX 2 mutation and mystotos What can I do

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
please upload relevant medical documents

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Unfortunately the details are inadequate to form an impression. Could you please upload any prescriptions and medical notes that you have? In addition, could you please get your blood pressure measured? It would enable me to understand the situation and to guide you accordingly. As of now take plenty of water and fluids to drink.

I would await your response. Based on that I will guide you further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (17 hours later)

I have been on Jakaifa and hydroxide for 7months My oncologist tells me jakafa is not chemo I think it is my concern is I get so short of breath I had a steent put in about a month ago and was put on effent I bleed very freely my blood pressure is 124/80 Do I have to be like this from now on I have an appointment with MD Annderson next week I just hate going to XXXXXXX Bad traffic

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Jakafi (ruxolitinib) is not a chemo agent. Your doctor is right.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Jakafi (ruxolitinib) is not a chemo agent. It is a Janus-associated kinase (JAK) inhibitor used for treatment of myelofibrosis (MF). It can however have a number of side effects.

Let me know if you need any specific assistance from me.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Why am I so weak and short of breath I feel so bad I have trouble functioning

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The underlying physiological processes are affected

Detailed Answer:
It is possible that there is some adverse effect involved but otherwise the existing immune reactions (for which you are being treated) are enough to make you feel weak and sick.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar