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Lida · 10-05-2008, 07:14 PM

Dear Barb and her2 group,
I am starting Herceptin/Gemzar in a couple days and the long possible side effect list for Gemzar looks daunting and scary. Barb, thanks for your reply telling me your experience on Gemzar; I am glad you tolerate it pretty well and did well with digestion! Did you get any nausea or low platelet counts? Did you take any premeds before the infusion and how long did the infusion last?
If anyone else has had good or bad Gemzar experiences (such as digestive or blood or platelet issues), I would love to hear from you too. Lida

10-05-2008, 07:14 PM	#3
Lida Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 57	Need to start GEMZAR NOW, SIDE EFFECTS YOU HAD? Dear Barb and her2 group, I am starting Herceptin/Gemzar in a couple days and the long possible side effect list for Gemzar looks daunting and scary. Barb, thanks for your reply telling me your experience on Gemzar; I am glad you tolerate it pretty well and did well with digestion! Did you get any nausea or low platelet counts? Did you take any premeds before the infusion and how long did the infusion last? If anyone else has had good or bad Gemzar experiences (such as digestive or blood or platelet issues), I would love to hear from you too. Lida