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Lolly · 02-15-2006, 11:06 PM

Lisa, I'm on a continuous schedule, 500mg 2x's daily with no break. I've been on this for 2 weeks now, and the only side effects so far have been slight nausea the first couple of days, but that settled down. How much are you taking? My onc wanted to start low, then if I tolerate that well gradually increase the dose if needed until side effects manifest. He feels it's just as effective that way with fewer side effects. If the side effects continue, perhaps talk to your onc about decreasing the dose until you stabilize, then work your way back up gradually.
Hope you feel better tomorrow, the yucks are no fun ,

<3 Lolly

02-15-2006, 11:06 PM	#2
Lolly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,756	Lisa, I'm on a continuous schedule, 500mg 2x's daily with no break. I've been on this for 2 weeks now, and the only side effects so far have been slight nausea the first couple of days, but that settled down. How much are you taking? My onc wanted to start low, then if I tolerate that well gradually increase the dose if needed until side effects manifest. He feels it's just as effective that way with fewer side effects. If the side effects continue, perhaps talk to your onc about decreasing the dose until you stabilize, then work your way back up gradually. Hope you feel better tomorrow, the yucks are no fun , <3 Lolly Last edited by Lolly; 02-15-2006 at 11:09 PM..