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Carolyns · 02-27-2009, 05:13 PM

Charlotte -

I started Xeloda with Tykerb 3 weeks ago today. I am on Xeloda for 2 weeks with the third week off and Tykerb daily. I take 5 Tykerb in the morning one hour before I eat anything and then 2 Xeloda with breakfast and 2 Xeloda at night with food.

So far so good for me. No markers done yet but I hope it is working.

As for side effects - I can tell you that every treatment has made me nauseous so I thought that I may have the same issue with Xeloda. So far nothing and I do not take any pre-meds. If I have one complaint it would be sores in my nose but I have never heard of anyone else with this issue.

It would seem that you nurse was mistaken about the hair loss thing as a common side effect. Please make sure that you mention that to her as it could be very distressing for a patient to be misinformed in such a negative way for no reason. Also, please review the dosing schedule with the doctor to make sure you understand their instructions.

Best of luck to you! Carolyn

02-27-2009, 05:13 PM	#4
Carolyns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 477	Charlotte - I started Xeloda with Tykerb 3 weeks ago today. I am on Xeloda for 2 weeks with the third week off and Tykerb daily. I take 5 Tykerb in the morning one hour before I eat anything and then 2 Xeloda with breakfast and 2 Xeloda at night with food. So far so good for me. No markers done yet but I hope it is working. As for side effects - I can tell you that every treatment has made me nauseous so I thought that I may have the same issue with Xeloda. So far nothing and I do not take any pre-meds. If I have one complaint it would be sores in my nose but I have never heard of anyone else with this issue. It would seem that you nurse was mistaken about the hair loss thing as a common side effect. Please make sure that you mention that to her as it could be very distressing for a patient to be misinformed in such a negative way for no reason. Also, please review the dosing schedule with the doctor to make sure you understand their instructions. Best of luck to you! Carolyn Last edited by Carolyns; 02-27-2009 at 05:32 PM..