kickincancer Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Just wondering how long it took to develop the rash. The Dr. told my mom it would most likely be working if she had the rash. Shejust started taking it yesterday but has had a touch of diarehea today. I keep looking for the rash. Hope she gets one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Tarceva has worked for many members without the rash so don't worry. John already had the rash from the Iressa so I can't help you with how long it takes to develop. There is much information on Tarceva if you do a search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I seem to recall it taking about a week for Charlie. He started feeling much better in about 5 days, which was a wonderful sign that it was working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdjenkins Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 My Dad didn't get the rash for about three weeks. Tarceva did not work for him. He started his rapid decline in strength while on Tarceva. I wish you all the best. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 My father got the rash after about a week on Tarceva. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Mike has recently started Tarceva. When he first started , he got a rash on the 3rd day and on the 5th it became really pronounced... in fact he was taken off of 150 mg... waited 2 weeks and just started again 5 days ago on 100mg. His rash started to appear on day 3 again and now on day 5 it pretty much covers his entire chest, back , head, face etc. It's not as bad , but he definitely has the rash. The good news is that he feels good, has a good appetite and no other symptoms so far. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Took about a week and invest in a good skin Moisturizer. Deb uses Nivea White Top Bottles. Skin will be very dry almost like sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 My Mom was on tarceva and developed the "rash" ten days into taking it. Her doctor gave her an antibiotic and she really hasn't had much problems other than her skin being extremely dry since. I thought that the reaction was important too....but after reading about others, now realize that the only way of really knowing if it is working is waiting for the ct scan they will give your Mom. I sure hope it works for her!!!!! Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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