mamasbabygirl Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Hello everone. As you know, mom is still taking Alimta and had her last dose on Wednesday 3-2. They also gave her a neulasta shot for her WBC. In addition, my mom's PCP has prescribed 875 mg 2x a day for a possible infection that could result from a hole they have found in her eardrum. Since she started taking the antibiotics, she cannot keep anything down. She has never gotten sick from chemo, so it would be odd to blame it on the Alimta. Could this large amount of antbiotics be toxic and making her vomit this much? She has been putting up with this for four days and is just waiting for a call from the onco. nurse. I say go to the ER, but she thinks I am overreacting? What would you do? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Well if it were me...I would call the PCP immediately and ask about it. She may be allergic to the antibiotic he gave her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 I agree with Ry -- check the prescription information that came with the antibiotics and see if there are any "warnings signs" to look for when taking the antibiotic -- there are usually some things indicated (like excessive diarea, blurred vision, etc.) that suggest contacting the doctor immediately. If you no longer have the sheet that came with the drug, call the pharmacy and check with the pharmacist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Good point on allergic reactions. I cannot take sulfa drugs as antibiotics because I am allergic to them, and found out the hard way. Worth checking. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Lori, I was on antibiotics last week, after a couple days of taking them I was so sick, really nausiated I did end up vomitting and felt so much relief afterward so I stopped taking them and have felt fine since...you can also go to webmd.com and they have info and the side effects of rx drugs...Hope your mom gets some relief soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcawork Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Yes, yes and more yes. Chemo primes the pump, add a little antibiotic and all hell can break loose. I also had vomiting only from antibiotics, never from the chemo, but my Doc said I was so sensitive because I was on chemo. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I agree with Ry. I am sensitive to everything and the Alimta has been nothing for me, it's like a walk in the park.........the antibiotics could be the problem! Makes more sence to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I think that chemo may effect the stomach lining. Generally, I never have stocmach issues but with both cycles of altima I would throw up once the Mon. eve. before dinner after a Thurs. afternoon infusion. On Mondays, I could just feel the acid in my stomach building. Afterwards I always felt fine and even ate dinner. I have to say that I was on 875 mg of amoxcillion also at the time. I have encouraged by my oncology nurse to take prevacid while on chemo to protect my stomach. I am off ALtima but continue to take the prevacid. Unfortunately, altima did not work for me but it was a very easy chemo regimen with almost no side effects for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 Thanks everyone for responding so quickly. She stopped the antibiotics Friday, but she is still sick today. She is heading to the Dr. Have a beautiful day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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