Herceptin and weight gain

[Kim in CA]

Hi,


I also experienced some water weight gain(had puffiness in ankles) the first couple years on Herceptin. I eventually asked my Onc to prescribe a mild diuretic and that helped alot. I have since weaned myself off of it and try to stay physically active. Seems to be working, cause my weight doesn't fluctuate much at all anymore and I am basically at my pre-cancer weight (except for the annual holiday weight gain!). So maybe it just takes time for our bodies to adjust to the Herceptin

Kim in CA

[Yorkiegirl]

WELL, I guess that explains it !! LOL

I wasn't aware that weight gain could happen on Herceptin.

[dberg]

Holy cow, I thought I was gaining weight from the tamoxifen. If it is from the herceptin too then I am in big trouble. I cannot get my wedding ring off, my shoes are tighter, and I feel bloated all the time.

[Barbara2]

Every time I step on the scale, my weight is up. Have gained about 15 pounds in 8 months. Have been on Herceptin about 5 1/2 months. Have discussed the weight with my onc and also an endrocinologist. Neither have had any magical advice as to how to shed the pounds! The thyroid is a little sluggish, but can't do much about that.

My clothes don't fit and I am short, so 15 pounds is huge. So in the meantime, I walk my legs off, and try to eat sensibly. I have never dropped weight quickly in my life, so doubt very much that the weight will fall off after finishing the herceptin.

But, if the herceptin works, no further complaints here!!