Has anyone ever had a strange side effect to this drug? I am constantly itching, I don't mean a gentle scratch this is a deep down rip your skin off type of itch.
My gp just gives me antihistamines which make me sleepy,and don't work!!! My oncologist said come off them for a couple of weeks and then start taking them again when the itching stops!! But it's driving me mad, I've got so many bruises and red marks where i have to scratch so hard.
I have another 6 months to go with this drug, but at the moment I'm not using any because I just can't cope. It's so embarrassing when I go out.
Is it just me??
Hi Milocat . Sorry to hear you are in some discomfort with your treatment. It sounds really uncomfortable. I am not from this group and no experience of this drug but I noticed your post was slipping through without a reply. I notice you have also posted in another group but no one with experience has come forward yet. By giving your post a bump, it will bring it back to the fore and maybe catch the attention of someone with knowledge of this. You could also trying a post in the Ask a Nurse section where you may get some professional advice. Best wishes.
