DJR Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 My dad is currently on his 4th cycle of Carbo/Taxotere, up until this point he has had just slight nausea after the treatment. He had his 4th treatment last Wednesday and is still sick after taking every anti-nausea medicine prescribed. Has anyone had the same? It is so hard to see someone when they are this sick. Thanks, Donnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 The side effects are cumulative and get worse with each cycle. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaizeinlv Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 my mom was fine after round 1 and really really sick after round 2. She also had 15 days of whole brain radiation, so that didn't help. But every side effect...she had. And it was awful to watch. But, she is much better and getting stronger every day (it's been about 2.5 weeks since round 2). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanS Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 try zofran, compazine or ativan...ask he onc for at least two fo the three... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 My husband is still ill after chemo a over a week ago. His med was changed from compazine to zofran and it helps a little. Also be sure to check his mouth, tongue area for any signs of fungal infections. My husband has that too and a special antibiotic mouthwash was given to him. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Donnie, Make sure he isn't dehydrated. Ask his dr about it. I was dehydrated from chemo and didn't realize it because I wasn't even thirsty. I had to get an IV of liquids, then I felt fine! JudyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Hi Donnie- I just got my mom a prescription for maritol which they said helps with nausea and appetite. My mom just finished her 3rd round of Carbo/Taxol and she's been ok with the nausea as long as she takes everything when she is suppose to. She takes Azemet day of and two days after chemo and then compazine from there on once every six hours. She doesn't skip a pill once. (it says to take it when needed, but once you have the symptom it seems to get harder to get rid of...so I recommend to take the doses even if not needed at the time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Thanks for the replies. This morning my dad said he was starting feel a little better and could finally eat. Hopefully he is on the downside of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHK2971 Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 Get your Dad a relief band...you wear it around the wrist and it stimulates the nerve that controls nausea. You can buy them at any drugstore. They are around $100, but worth every penny. The band has really helped my Dad. He takes kytrile and zofran for nausea, but he can turn on his relief band and get almost instant relief. Good luck, Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Blocking the Nausea Response More than half of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy will experience vomiting after treatment. The number of those nauseated is likely to be even higher. Controlling this side effect can improve a patient’s sense of well-being and allow them to continue their daily routine during the course of therapy. Many chemotherapy agents cause nausea and vomiting by stimulating proteins in the brain known as NK1 receptors, which trigger the vomiting response. A new drug called Emend® (aprepitant) has been developed to block this signal. In March 2003, the FDA approved Emend for the control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, which occurs both immediately or a day or more after chemotherapy administration. Emend represents the first approved drug that controls both delayed and immediate nausea and vomiting. Emend is taken orally for three days starting the day before chemotherapy. Emend was evaluated in two separate studies of more than 1,000 cancer patients receiving high-dose cisplatin. Patients were given either standard medication alone (Zofran® [ondansatron] or Kytril® [granisetron] and Decadron® [dexamethasone]) or in combination with Emend to control nausea and vomiting. There was a 20% decrease in the incidence of vomiting among patients given Emend in addition to standard medication. To learn more about Emend, visit www.emend.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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