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I have been on Xeloda since mid-Feb. 2004. I get some redness on soles of feet at end of 2nd week, then it improves on the week off. I had a little stomach discomfort initially and took antacid - Prilosec, and that took care of it.
If you are taking a multiple vitamin make sure it does not have folic acid in it, because it interacts with Xeloda adversely according to the pharmacy info I received. Also, if you take Coumadin/Warfarin blood thinner Xeloda can intensify it, so your clottting time has to be monitered closely.
I've found it a fairly easy chemo drug, some hair thinning and increased fatigue esp. the 2nd week.
If side effects are too severe, talk to your onc about lowering the dose. Best to you, Velva
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