HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post - Supplements to take/not to take while on herceptin

Becky · 10-04-2005, 03:53 PM

I wouldn't take any supplements except a multi while still on Taxol. Ask your onco about the Co Q10 - 100mg should be fine. I think the half life is short. I would stop taking it about 3 days before a taxol and start again 24 hours after the taxol (but ask). During radiation (if you are getting it) you also have to watch the supplements. After that, with Herceptin alone, the sky's the limit. I would take the olive oil though - a tablespoon a day of EVOO (as Rachael Ray says extra virgin olive oil).

Best regards

Becky

10-04-2005, 03:53 PM	#4
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	I wouldn't take any supplements except a multi while still on Taxol. Ask your onco about the Co Q10 - 100mg should be fine. I think the half life is short. I would stop taking it about 3 days before a taxol and start again 24 hours after the taxol (but ask). During radiation (if you are getting it) you also have to watch the supplements. After that, with Herceptin alone, the sky's the limit. I would take the olive oil though - a tablespoon a day of EVOO (as Rachael Ray says extra virgin olive oil). Best regards Becky