nelson Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Hi Anybody suffered form a increase of heart rate whilst taking Tarceva? Nelson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grossiking Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Hi Nelson: I've been on Tarceva for only two weeks and I have not experienced any increase heart rate. I am watching myself very closely with this drug. For some reason I have concerns about it. As always, you should notify your Doctor when you see a change in anything. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ry Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Nelson, I had an increased heart rate after all various my chemo iv's. I am not sure what started. A cardiologist has me on 2 different medications the last 3 years. They have worked so he keeps me on it. I started Iressa shortly after my increased heart rate. I was on it for a year, then put on tarceva for 2 more years. I was just taken off it because I have had .2cm x .1cm increase in my tumor. Rash, on and off diarrhea, dry skin, and slow hair growth were my only side effects. I was a very doable chemo. It was very good to me as well to others here. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I'm with the posters above, just stick close to the docs on any weird changes with Tarceva. they know so little about it's negative effects, hopefully you'll get the positive effects intended! (my mom is on it too, she already has a fast heart rate - see below for her drug interaction between Tarceva and coumadin). xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Nelson, There is a Tarceva Hotline you can call also for info that might be of help. Just a thought. Hope this helps. Rich http://www.tarceva.com/tarceva/patient/contact.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I did great on Iressa but the FDA wants the higher price for Tarceva so that is what i took. The tarceva burned the skin on my face by the outside of my eyes and the lines from nose to mouth. Felt like a chemical burn. Also extremely dry skin. Had to quit taking it. Guess it was somewhat of an allergic reaction. Don't think increased heart rate was a problem. praying you will respond wonderfully. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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