didier Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Hi, Has anyone had side effects w/Topotecan? My dad said it hits him much harder than Carboplatin and Etoposide. It really exhausts him. Meanwhile, the doc has increased his pain meds (MS Contin and Dilaudid) to make him more comfortable due to mets to the bone. The narcotics have caused unsteady balance on his feet. Does anyone know if this clears up? Perhaps the body adjusts to the increased dosage? Has anyone had similar recations? Thanks again you guys. I really appreciate your input. Warm regards, D caregiver to dad, extensive stage sclc -- mets to liver and bone. caregiver to mom, stage IV scc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Hi, I did find that after a week or ten days, I was much better adjusted to the morphine and was much steadier.... I did get occasional tremors in my left hand, but I think that was tied in with the cancer/surgery, because it wasn't in my right. Good luck.... XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmeandk Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 My Father has reacted very well to the topotecan. No nausea at all, and most of his hair has even grown back. But there are those times when I think he can't handle the pain. His biggest problem is remembering to take the oxycotin every 12 hours...on time every time. If he is the slightest bit late it makes a big difference It has to be a constant isn the blood stream. He also uses percocet too. I wish you and your father all the best. God Bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Most pain meds at first will make a person woozy. Usually after a week or so they adjust. If not let the Dr know. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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