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Nancy L · 06-12-2010, 09:06 AM

After six days on 1000mg of Tykerb, I had massive hives all over my body. Dr. Slamon reduced my dosage to 750mg a day plus Herceptin every three weeks. I have been on that reduced dosage for 15 months and am currently NED. I believe in taking the least amount of medication to get the job done. All of our body types are different and prescribing the same for everyone is easy for the oncs but doesn't make sense to me. I must say I still have episodes of chronic diarrhea at 750mg per day but control it with Lomotil and diet.

06-12-2010, 09:06 AM	#2
Nancy L Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: La Quinta, Ca Posts: 253	Re: ALTTO study and cooperative group trial modified (tykerb dose reduced) due 2 diar After six days on 1000mg of Tykerb, I had massive hives all over my body. Dr. Slamon reduced my dosage to 750mg a day plus Herceptin every three weeks. I have been on that reduced dosage for 15 months and am currently NED. I believe in taking the least amount of medication to get the job done. All of our body types are different and prescribing the same for everyone is easy for the oncs but doesn't make sense to me. I must say I still have episodes of chronic diarrhea at 750mg per day but control it with Lomotil and diet.