Tykerb Allergy

Dakini52 · 07-22-2010, 02:58 PM

I have been on a combination of Herceptin and Tykerb for 6 months and recently developed an apparent allergy to Tykerb which caused severe swelling of uvela and throat along with a dry cough. My doctor has temporarily taken me off Tykerb while determining if I should continue. Has anyone else had this type of problem and if so what did you do?

vlcarr · 07-22-2010, 09:06 PM

I was only on Tykerb/Hercp for 3 months and did not have this problem. I did develop mouth sores and would sometimes feel as if I had a hard time swallowing.

Wishing you the very best outcome.

Sandra in GA · 07-25-2010, 01:12 PM

I took Tykerb and Herceptin for a full year and did not have that problem ~ only the diarrhea and bleeding and sore fingers and toes.