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Side effects with Xeloda?
I was on Xeloda and had the hand/foot syndrome. I took myself off it after a 6 week course because my hands were so painful. I couldn't even tear open a packet of sweetener. Has anyone else experienced this and if so what chemo did they go on afterwards?
Obviously I discussed this with my oncologist. I was 2 weeks on, one week off for 3 sessions, thus 6 weeks of taking it with a break in between. I see my Dr. next week and we will decide on what the next step is. All I wanted to know was who had it and what their next step was.
3 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
that is a very common side effect of Xeloda. Does your physician know you stopped it? It's possible that after your hands start to heal you can start back at a lower dose. There are many treatments out there for cancer, so I can't guess what you'd be put on next seeing as I have no idea what type of cancer you have. Also, try keeping vaseline on your hands and wearing gloves at night to help with the cracking.
Source(s): Im an RN - zrepmdLv 61 decade ago
As above, common side effect, which is predominantly dose-related.
Not sure about "6 week course"; usually given two weeks straight followed by one week break; can at times be given one week on, one week off.
In any case, rather than throwing it out, I would recommend discussing dose reduction, as it preserves a therapeutic option for you... I use xeloda frequently, and believe once you get the dose right for the patient, it is a great therapy.
God bless, best wishes
Source(s): Cancer doc
