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evlin75

06-14-2014 02:21 AM

Potassium loss caused by carbo/gemzar?

Wondering if nausea and vomiting after first treatment of carboplatin/gemzar are being caused by potassium loss. Any one have experience with this side effect?

Ev

Debbie L.

06-14-2014 09:16 AM

Re: Potassium loss caused by carbo/gemzar?

Hi Ev. I'm no expert and don't know any particulars of Carb/Gemzar. But re: vomiting and potassium -- I think it's usually the other way 'round. The vomiting causes the potassium loss. Diuretics are usually the culprit in low potassium but vomiting and/or diarrhea can do it, too.

Debbie L.

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