kickincancer Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Just wondering if anyone experienced nose bleeds on Tarceva? My mom has been having them for a week or so now. She has never broke out in the rash other than a few bumps like pimples here and there. She has had diaherea a lot. I am still waiting for that rash and praying this is working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I have nosebleeds whenever I am on Tarceva. Speak with her Physician about this. They may have some suggestions on ways to deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 The Tarceva dries everything up! There is a nasal spray you can get that will soften the inside of her nose so it isn't so dry and it may help, if it's just from her nasal passages being so dry. Ask the doctor, I can't remember but I think it was prescription. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I also had a very dry nose while I was on Tarceva, and I also had the Tarceva "bumps" inside my nose. Saline nasal spray helped some, "Ocean Drops". Unfortunately, this is one of the unpleasant side effects from Tarceva. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 While taking Iressa I have nose bleeds and have all kinds of nose problems. The allergist did not associate any of it with Iressa nor did the onc. This forum is the best place for finding out that other people are having the same problems from the drugs. The docs don't seem to know. They need to come read this forum. love you guys. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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