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What are the side-effects of velcade (bortezomib) in the treatment of multiple myeloma?
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Minimal: It us a fairly well tolerated drug. Its main side effect is neuropathy which can menifest as tingling, numbness of the toes and fingers and lead to weakness in the hands if the drug is continued for long time. But it does recover after stopping or change over to once weekly use.
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