Tykerb...how many tablets

[chrisy]

Cathy,
I think Flori's post was a hoax! Although I can support the notion of reducing a dose especially when traveling (and not kinowing where all the best restrooms in town are!)

I had tykerb but with avastin (so no chemo). The study I was on was for 6/day, I took them first thing in the morning because you have to take them on an empty stomach and I wanted to have my full evening snack window open. In retrospect, I would probably have been better off without the snack, but that's another story.

I was on a study, so had to follow the rules, but the "standard" dose is 5 pills/day and when taken in combination with Xeloda, it seems like many people had to reduce the Xeloda dosage but for the most part the Tykerb part was doable.

If this is your next step, I think you will find it pretty tolerable. Brenda's our poster girl for this combo, she has great advise for managing the side effects. Check on the Tykerb/Herceptin forum for discussions on side effects, but remember we were probably "over reporting" as it was a relatively new treatment.

[Ceesun]

thanks for the good info--hopefully the 4 tykerb will move things in the right direction. You gals are a real lifeline....and the men, too!!!!

[Julie2]

Ceesun,

I take 5 pills a day in the morning with empty stomach. I am on Herceptin and Tykerb.

Julie