rebecca2015
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I was wondering if anyone taking Tarceva experience the following side effects:
1. esophagus path hurts
2.stomach hurts
3. has a low fever
4. tongue hurts
5. check and back has many red spots, but not itching
6. heart beat going up from normal 55 to 90
My boyfriend have just started on Tarceva last Wednesday and the past two days he has been experiencing these side effects. I'm not sure if this is the normal side effect. He has an appointment with his oncologist this Friday and am not sure if we should call him earlier.
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Reply # - April 22, 2015, 05:19 AM
Hi rebecca,
Hi rebecca,
Rash and diarrhea are typical of Tarceva, and as far as the sore tongue and esophagus, as Dr. West states:
"Some people are very sensitive to tarceva's side effects and experience the typical skin-related side effects as sores on the mucous membranes, such as the mouth and throat, so that would be my leading question. In people who have such sensitivity, it's typically necessary to take a break and drop the dose." - http://cancergrace.org/forums/index.php?topic=3902.msg23052#msg23052
The other symptoms you mention are not as common, so it would not be a bad idea to contact your boyfriend's doctor.
JimC
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Reply # - April 23, 2015, 08:48 PM
Thank you for your help.
Thank you for your help.