Afinitor
(everolimus)
Treats different types of cancer.
Our bottom line
Treats different types of cancer, but can cause uncomfortable side effects.
- Drug class: Cancer
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Afinitor (everolimus) comes as a pill rather than an injection, unlike some other cancer drugs.
What to expect from Afinitor, on one page
Downsides
- Afinitor (everolimus) has many uncomfortable and potentially intolerable side effects.
- You may be more prone to infections and take longer to recover from a wound while taking Afinitor (everolimus).
- Some prescription medications, vitamins and supplements can interfere with how Afinitor (everolimus) works.
- Afinitor (everolimus) might not be the best option if you have liver problems.
What to expect from Afinitor, on one page
Afinitor (everolimus) is a mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor. It inhibits cancer cell growth and multiplication.
- Drug class: Cancer
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Breast cancer
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Renal angiomyolipoma
Dosage forms
- Pill
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What to expect when you take Afinitor (everolimus) for Renal angiomyolipoma
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Mouth sores
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Swelling in the limbs
- Cough
- Acne
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Afinitor (everolimus)
- Mouth sores70%70%20%20%
- Rash59%59%19%19%
- Diarrhea50%50%25%25%
- Tiredness45%45%27%27%
- Swelling39%39%12%12%
- Stomach pain36%36%32%32%
- Nausea32%32%33%33%
- Fever31%31%13%13%
- Decreased appetite30%30%18%18%
- Headache30%30%15%15%
- Vomiting28%28%21%21%
- Weight loss28%28%11%11%
- Common cold25%25%13%13%
- Cough25%25%13%13%
- Nosebleed22%22%1%1%
- Nail disorder22%22%2%2%
- Itchy skin21%21%13%13%
- Difficulty breathing20%20%7%7%
- Weakness19%19%20%20%
- Decreased taste sensitivity19%19%5%5%
- Lung inflammation17%17%
- Urinary tract infection16%16%6%6%
- Joint pain15%15%7%7%
- Back pain15%15%11%11%
- Constipation14%14%13%13%
- Pain in extremity14%14%6%6%
- Difficulty sleeping14%14%8%8%
- Dry skin13%13%6%6%
- High blood pressure13%13%6%6%
- Dizziness12%12%7%7%
- Dry mouth11%11%4%4%
- Throat pain11%11%6%6%
- Diabetes10%10%5%5%
- Muscle spasms10%10%4%4%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Afinitor.
People taking Afinitor felt side effect more
People taking Afinitor felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Afinitor (everolimus)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Afinitor (everolimus) is a medication that lowers the activity of your immune system, making you more prone to getting an infection. Make sure you wash your hands frequently, and stay away from sick people and crowds. If you notice a fever, cough, or any other symptoms of illness, let your doctor know immediately.
Common concerns from people taking Afinitor (everolimus)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Afinitor (everolimus) can cause kidney damage. The damage can be more pronounced when Afinitor (everolimus) is used with other medications that also cause kidney problems. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new prescription medications, vitamins or supplements. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice a reduced amount of urine, or swelling of your legs, ankles, or feet.
- Worth itBig hassleReviewed everolimuson 7/24/2019Afinitor is a life saver and feeling better everyday with substantial less kidney pains and praying it’s shrinking down the mass tumor in my left kidney praying it’s getting smaller and smaller and slowly going away!!! Thank you Afinitor for saving my kidney and saving my life!!! Your the best!!!38ManA few monthsNeuroendocrine tumors