jtlaharder Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Hello, My mom has just started Tarceva....she is wondering if and when does side effects kick in.....such as Nausea/rash? Just want to prepare...thanks! Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 There may not be any bad side effects. I never had any. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yirol Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 My Dad's oncologist said around 10-12 days before rash/diarreha. Dad is on day 24 and no r/d., though apparent response to Tarceva.... Much success to your Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 About 10 days for me to get the rash; never did have the diarrhea issue. Good luck to your mom. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 My mom had the side effects within a week. They were tolerable though. It seems everyone is different. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Clinical study results say that, for those who get the rash (about 75%), the median time to onset of rash is 8 days. That means half get it earlier, and half (of those who get it), get it later. Almost all who get the rash get it within a month. Same results say median time to onset of diarrhea (among the 50% or so who get it) is 12 days. Nausea is supposed to be less of a problem with Tarceva than with IV Chemo, but it happens more often with Tarceva than with a placebo. I got the rash on day 8 (I guess I'm a pretty average guy), light diarrhea earlier than that (followed by a couple of awful bouts in week 3), and a touch of nausea in the mornings (my wife is amused at my having "morning sickness"). As indicated above, though, your mileage may vary.--neilb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtay Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 My Dad got a rash after about a week but nothing else - he feels ok on Tarceva. dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 DAY TWO ON TARCEVA: I feel pretty good, a little nausea yesterday and a little short of breath but overall ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Day 10 and my face looks awful. Doc called in a creme for me to use twice a day. Any suggestions from those who have suffered with it????? Thanks, Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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