These reactions weren’t common in Xeloda’s clinical studies, though
Fever Chills Sore throat Signs of infection (redness, pus, swelling, tenderness) Flu-like symptoms Excessive and persistent fatigue Persistent nausea and vomiting or stomach pain Severe or
With metastatic breast cancer, breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body
They include: heart problems such as changes to
Some of the most commonly reported side effects include, but are not limited to: appetite loss gastrointestinal problems, including upset stomach and constipation fatigue
Some of the most common side effects of capecitabine (Xeloda) include diarrhea and a skin condition called hand-foot syndrome (HFS)
Classification: Antimetabolite About: Capecitabine (Xeloda®) Capecitabine interferes with DNA production
Xeloda Side Effects I Have Experienced
Not all anti-cancer or chemotherapy medications have long-term side effects, but several have
To help prevent HFS, avoid hot showers and washing your hands with hot water
Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects
This stops or slows the cancer from growing
In addition to the above, when Xeloda is used alone, very common side effects, which may affect more than 1 in 10 people are: abdominal pain
The dose is dependent on your body size, the regimen your provider is following, and whether or not it is being used in conjunction with other chemotherapies or radiation therapy
Not all anti-cancer or chemotherapy medications have long-term side effects, but several have been associated with memory difficulties (sometimes called "chemo brain"), heart problems, diabetes, numbness or tingling in hands and feet, fertility problems, or fatigue
How should I store XELODA? • Store XELODA at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C)
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Not all anti-cancer or chemotherapy medications have long-term side effects, but several have been associated with memory difficulties (sometimes called "chemo brain"), heart problems, diabetes, numbness or tingling in hands and feet, fertility problems, or
Hi @omaegg, I moved your question to this existing discussion about managing the side effects of capecitabine (Xeloda)
If you’re concerned about any side effects, regardless of whether they’re listed here, talk to your chemotherapy nurse or Long-term side effects of anti-cancer medications are specific to each medication
I’ve just finished my first 2 weekly taking of tablets and am on the ‘rest’ week
Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Hair loss
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Some common side effects of chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer include: inflammation of your bowel causing diarrhoea
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
These may be symptoms of dehydration