About to start the Tykerb/Xeloda combo tips please
 

Is there anyone on this combo at the moment? I am about to start so any tips on time of day to take the drugs foods to avoid and managing side effects would be gratefully received. I have heard that the side effects can be difficult in some people and can cause severe diarrhoea so any help to try and avoid problems before I start would be grafefully received. Success stories on this combo would also be good to hear!!!

Thanks ladies

Diane

Re: About to start the Tykerb/Xeloda combo tips please
 

HEMA is on tykerb xeloda combo.During the weeks she takes Xeloda she has muscular pain in the legs.Tykerb irritates the eyes for which she has been given opthalmic drops
best of luck

Re: About to start the Tykerb/Xeloda combo tips please
 

This has been a wonderful combination for me, my cancer antigens decreased ALOT. However you can't inhibit human epidermal growth factor (HER) 1,2 without causing some annoying side effects (so says my doc). First and foremost, stock up on anti-diahrrea pills and always have some on you. Second, track the foods that you eat, esp dairy and salads- they tend to aggrevate the diahrrea. I switched to soy milk and the diahrrea is so much reduced. If it seams unbearable, think BRAT- bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. Also and this I wish I knew ahead of time, during the days your on Xeloda and even a few days after you stop- do not do anything strenuous with your feet/hands. I wouldn't jog or spend a ton of time walking around on them. The more friction to your hands and feet, the more the xeloda will leak out of those cappillaries and make the hand/foot syndrome much worse. For me, the hand and foot syndrome was torture about 3 days after I went on vacation, (zoo, museums, ballgames, walk, hot and walk some more) and similarly peaked just at the finish of my cycle of xeloda. Also you can always ice your feet/hands when it gets really bad- that does help. Hope that helps.