HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post - Any meds to prevent or lessen side effects of Herceptin?

05-31-2004, 12:03 AM

Hi~
I've been on weekly Herceptin for the past year, too-w/taxol for the first 3 months, then Herceptin only since last Sept. I still get the "Herceptin Flu" w/each weekly infusion.I usually take Extra Strength tylenol during tx or shortly after.If I forget to take it, I'll start to feel flu-ey w/in 2 hrs.It seems to do the trick. I tried the 3 week dose once, but I had a tough time w/the side effects so went back to the weekly dose...I would like to try it again & have a little freedom from going to the doc every week.
Good luck with it!

05-31-2004, 12:03 AM	#2
jessica Guest Posts: n/a	Hi~ I've been on weekly Herceptin for the past year, too-w/taxol for the first 3 months, then Herceptin only since last Sept. I still get the "Herceptin Flu" w/each weekly infusion.I usually take Extra Strength tylenol during tx or shortly after.If I forget to take it, I'll start to feel flu-ey w/in 2 hrs.It seems to do the trick. I tried the 3 week dose once, but I had a tough time w/the side effects so went back to the weekly dose...I would like to try it again & have a little freedom from going to the doc every week. Good luck with it!