Hi
I had my first docetaxel infusion on Friday and have to have filgrastim injections for 5 days following. Saturday I was ok but about an hour after taking it yesterday I started with flu like symptoms. By the time I was going to bed my head was so heavy and my throat was on fire. I’ve woke up this morning with just a very sore throat and a bit spaced out. I’ve taken 2 paracetamol and I’m feeling a little better.
Im just wondering if anyone else has any experience of filgrastim.
Thanks
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Hi mummyb I am sorry I do not have any personal experience with filgrastim injections, but I have looked up the common side effects on the NHS website.
What side effects could I experience? The common side effects you could experience are headache, diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, tiredness and sore mouth.
So it does sound like it is possibly the filgrastim, but I would call your GP or oncology team to check it is this.
I am glad you are feeling better after the paracetamol.
Hopefully someone who has been on this treatment will be along soon to share their experience with you.
Take care x
