User Reviews for Avastin intravenous

I was given 5 years (maybe) to live after being diagnosed with brain cancer. I first received Temodar, a spot returned on my MRI in 6 months. I was then switched to Avastin. MRIs have been stable for over 6 years now. Seven year "thriver" thanks to God, some great doctors, and a very good medicine.

I have been receiving injections of Avastin for about 3 years. The first 3-4 treatments were by far the most effective. It seems to be maintaining a status quo situation ever since. However, I recently started seeing a new doctor due to insurance issues and was shocked to find out that there are many reasons not to have Avastin shots if you can avoid it. I have been doing some research since learning that, and indeed I have had many of the bad reactions that are discussed with regard to this drug. I never put it all together until now. Stomach issues, skin issues, bad eye issues including a very bad infection for which I didn't receive much help, overall feeling of illness.I took a 4 month break recently, and felt really good all that time. Just had another shot this week and am once again having stomach issues and not feeling well. Is there a connection? Read More Read Less

Ihave had 2 injections so far and when I close my good eye, my left eye is still blurred. I am not sure whether I want another treatment or not. When they did a ultra scan on my left eye I could see red that nearly covered my eye. My second treatment turned out to be very painful due to something they caLL DRY EYE. i HAD TO GO TO Morgantown, wv to see what wS WRONG. cAN ANYONE TELL me their experinces. Also I read where some maN HAD A STROKE AND HAVING THE EJECTION WHICH i DID NOT KNOW ABOUT.Read More Read Less

I'm 37 and developed a major greyed out spot in my eye. I didn't go to the doctor for about 4 months hoping that it would go away. Well, it didn't and in fact got worse. As another review stated, the apprehension of getting the shot is worse than the actual shot. The injection was quick and uncomfortable, but not painful. I didn't notice any improvement for the first 3 weeks after receiving the injection, than noticed a gradual improvement. I received my 2nd injection 4 weeks after the first and my vision has continued to improve. Its improved so much so that the doctor already changed my injection schedule from once every 30 days to once every 60 days for the 3rd. My vision is not 100% back to normal, but its improved enough to where it is not affecting my quality of life anymore. I'm eager to know how quickly it would start to degrade after I stopped taking the injections, but I do not have that answer yet. OVerall, I'm very satisfied with the results.Read More Read Less

Metastatic colon cancer post chemo and radiation now with liver mets. Now treating with Avastin with some mild side effects like cough.

Side effects of serious nature. It is not worth the pain inflicted by use.

I was diagnosed with 4 stage breast cancer five years ago. At that time I was given Cemo plus put on a trial with Avastin, I have been off of all chemo except Avastin for the past three years and have been cancer free since that time. I have had very few side effects from the drug and fortunately am doing very well. I feel that Avastin is the reason I have stayed cancer free.

My husband did not have the IV form but had it injected right into this eye for Macular Degeneration and one week to the day from having it done suffered a Lacunar Stroke and has right sided weakness. He was never told by the opthalmologist that the drug Avastin has not been approved by the FDA and if he had been he would NOT have agreed to the treatment. Judith R. Finzer (spouse)

Improvement immediately after first shot and now almost normal eyesight after 7 shots. Doctor even surprised at the rapid improvement! Doctor wants to switch to EYLEA, but I have resisted the change since Avastin has worked so well.

MAY HAVE CAUSED INFARCT

Had two separate injections for wet macular degeneration. The bleeding behind the macula increased substantially with each injection of Avastin. I am switching to Lucentis hoping that it will stop the bleeding.

getting violent chills

Great effect after 1 dose. Dark spot has become hazy to opaque. Waiting to find out how effective dose #2 will be. Avastin price is right and assistance programs also available

Shots in the eye are very difficult for me, however, if it saves my sight, it's certainly worth it.

This treatment has been very effective and i have been able to tolerate the treatment very well.

A week or so after my first injection (left eye) I developed 2 patches of red on my left cheek. Itchy as all get out. Visited 2 dermatologists but the patches were not in the derma range. Visited a general practioner and he recommended a contagious disease specialist. Have appointment next Tuesday. Hopefully he will have an answer.

I have been on low dose Avastin in a clinical trial since Aug 2010. I started with a mix of taxol, gemzar and avastin for 6 months where most of my cancer was resolved. Now I have my primary that is cavitating and about 6 tiny nodules that are kept stable (inactive) with avastin. It has kept my stage IV lung cancer in remission all this time. My blood pressure is elevated but is controlled with medicine, I have pretty bad sinus pain especially in dry environments and I have muscle stiffness. But, these are all minor side effects and for the quality of life I have, I walk, swim, weight train...do anything I want to do, and I believe it is because of the avastin keeping me in remission. The reason why it's not so easy for me to use is because I have to travel and hour each way for a 1/2 hour infusion but I think I can deal with it :-) Read More Read Less

I started at every 4 weeks and progressed to every 3 months. A big mistake as far as I'm concerned. After a year and a half of improvement there was dramatic loss. I am set for my next injection tomorrow and am hoping for the best after that. Anticipation of the first was the worst. After that a piece of cake.