Filgrastim injections - morning or evening?

Hi Pajr1.

When I had EC and docetaxel earlier this year my chemo nurse advised having the injection just before I got into bed so if I did feel a bit achey it would be overnight. Given I had disturbed sleep anyway with the steroids it was a good plan. Not sure if I noticed side effects from the filgrastim. Hope that helps.

Hi,

I was also advised to do it in the evenings due to it making bones ache, I found I didn't have any effects from it but everyone's different.

Hi Pajr1, I did my injections early evening too.

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Thanks for all replies. 

Hi 

I do mine 10.30 everyday no side effects as yet and im on 3rd cycle 

Is it possible to change timings if it doesn't suit? Or do you have to remain consistant and try a different routine next cycle?

I really value my sleep but have to be active during the day for the kids. 

I think you can try it one way one cycle and if it doesn't work then change for the next. The best people to ask would be your chemo nurses.

I found it took a few hours for the side effects to kick in so somewhere around 6pm worked well. I would then take ibuprofen at bedtime (I found paracetamol had no effect on the resulting bone pain).