Gemcitabine

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Hi. I'm entering my third year of chemotherapy treatment. I have cancer unknown primary source

For two years I've been treated with Carboplatin and plaxatol. This session it's been changed to Carboplatin and gemcitabine, which is used in other cancer treatments

I'm having real issues with Diarrhea and was wondering if this is an issue for anyone else using Gemcitabine/gamex and what helps.

Thank you

Iggy over 2 years ago

Have you been prescribed any Loperamide ?

It worked very well for me.

One tip - try and pre empt the diarrhoea. If you suffer x days after treatment then start taking loperamide at least a day or two beforehand.

Ian

Zarasmum over 2 years ago in reply to Iggy

Thank you, that's helpful. Yes I've been prescribed it. I'm keeping a diary, so hopefully next cycle I'll be more on top of it XX

Sharon and Olly over 2 years ago

Hi Zarasmum

I have used Loperamide too its very good and worked well for me. Make sure you drink plenty of water though you can soon get dehydrated.

Love X Sharon and Olly

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