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newprofessions · 11-18-2007, 02:52 AM

My first posting - I was looking to speak to someone that also has taken these two together, as this is what my oncologist would like me to start next week.

I took Tykerb and Xelota in June for 9 days and it all but did me in - 8 infections and in the hospital for a month. A later genetic blood test found Xelota to be 17 times too strong for my genetics to metabolize, so thank goodness it was only 9 days, because it took 3 months to recover.

I'm scared to try Tykerb again. I had so many bad effects in the short time I took it with the first mixture. If someone has taken this mix in the subject line, could you fill me in on what to expect?

Thank you so much.

11-18-2007, 02:52 AM	#8
newprofessions Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	Tykerb and Navelbine My first posting - I was looking to speak to someone that also has taken these two together, as this is what my oncologist would like me to start next week. I took Tykerb and Xelota in June for 9 days and it all but did me in - 8 infections and in the hospital for a month. A later genetic blood test found Xelota to be 17 times too strong for my genetics to metabolize, so thank goodness it was only 9 days, because it took 3 months to recover. I'm scared to try Tykerb again. I had so many bad effects in the short time I took it with the first mixture. If someone has taken this mix in the subject line, could you fill me in on what to expect? Thank you so much.