dabrafenib and trametinib Side effects

Hi Itook these tablets for 7 months before going on to immunotherapy. I had similar side effects and ended up in hospital with a high temperature. I also was better taking paracetamol. I used to shake with cold and also was frightened at the intensity of the shaking. At the time I hadn't read up about the side effects but now know they are common with these tablets.  When outside the house I had to wrap up really well and I still at times felt so cold . It would come on all of a sudden and I would start to shake. 

It does help to know this is just a side effect and in time it may  go. I am now on immunotherapy and find the side effects much easier to handle. I wish you well with this treatment and as the hospital said it may calm down once the body gets used to it .

Hiya 

Thanks for your reply. Glad you are ok on your treatment. 

it’s reassuring to know that other people have had similar side effects. I was warned about them but like you I find the shaking quite scary. It’s been a rough couple Of days but I seem to be througit now. Maybe there is a pattern, who knows! I think when it happens at night but fingers crossed I’ve got a break from it, even for a short time would be good ️

Thanks again and hope you are doing ok x 

Hi I just wanted to let you know that things will get easier! I started these exact tablets may1 of last year. I experienced every symptom you listed for the first 2 months. I think my body adjUsted I have not had any problems at all and these symptoms disappeared. I hope it will be the same for you 

Hi

That’s really great to hear, thank you for replying.  I have had a really good week - my temperatures seem to be calming down and my skin is starting to clear (I think!) I’ve got a little bit of psoriasis on my hands but I get that occasionally anyway. 
I hope that I will follow in your footsteps, good to hear some positive news! I have completed my first month and feel really pleased it’s gone ok so far. 
x 

• Hi Josie glad your now feeling abit better on the tablets  .. i started my adjuvant immunotherapy for stage 3 I think we spoke in your last thread ..at the start of this month and up to now I've been lucky with the side effects I know that can change at any time but hoping it stays the same  I had my 3 week bloods done thus week an they have all come back fine so I can have second treatment in three weeks time ! Hope your well X 

Hiya 

Ah that’s great to hear!! Hope you still feeling well. All ok here, I’ve been having some side effects but nothing major - I’ve managed to decorate my son’s bedroom this week so I’m really pleased! I’ll probably feel shattered next week, but for now the minor side effect niggles are very manageable ! 

Hope you are still managing ok 

xx