Chemo tablet Abemaciclib (verzenios)

Hi Mel jane and J see it’s your first post so welcome. I have not had this drug but let’s look for other who have to get back to you.

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Hi Mel Jane
I have been taking Abemaciclib for 12 months. It hasn't caused any hair loss. Possibly my hair grows a little slower than usual. The main side effect of this drug is diarrhoea. You can manage it with changing your diet. I avoid coffee, beer, caramelised onions, dairy immediately before a tablet, sugary foods in isolation (but it's OK after a meal). They will prescribe Imodium if you decide to take it. It reduces the risk of my cancer returning by 7 per cent so I think it's worthwhile. Wishing you all the best. 

Thankyou for your response, I was thinking of declining the treatment because of the hair loss but feel better about trying it now , thanks again 

Hi Mel Jan,  been on this tablet for about 15 months now was on 100g but on 50g now no hair loss coping quite well at moment got to have a Zoledronic acid infusion can effect bone density lack of calcium,  but that's me not everyone get it . Wish you well x