Tykerb Allergy

[Dakini52]

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]

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]

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.