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lu ann,
This sounds like an older 'high' dosage of Xeloda. I was on just 2000mg a DAY, in two divided doses of 1000mg, for seven months without noticeable side effects.
At the MOMENT you see redness, feel pain, have unremitting diarrea, nausea or any of the other possible side effects, STOP taking your dose and call onc. I can't tell you how many gals have been started on high dose who have had severe symptoms, only to find relief (and just as good response) when the dosage was lowered. There has been a ton of info on this same subject at bcmets.org.
Don't wait thinking the higher dose with side effects must really be doing it's job! More and more oncs are starting us on the lowered dosage schedule with better results.
hugs,
pattyz
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