A 38-year-old member asked:
What are the side effects of xeloda (capecitabine)?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Xeloda (capecitabine): Some are muscle pains, dizziness, nausea, headaches, rash.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Similar questions
A 30-year-old member asked:
What are side effects of capecitabine?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Liawaty Hoanswered
Hematology and Oncology 23 years experience
Capecitabine: It may cause fatigue/weakness, nausea, vomiting, change in taste, supression to blood counts-anemia, low white blood cells, low platelet, rash/dryness/peeling skin of plams and soles, oral sore, infection, etc. Discuss further with your oncologist.
Read more here http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a699003.Html.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
What side effects are associated with Xeloda (capecitabine)?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 50 years experience
Variable: Xeloda (capecitabine) can cause varied side effects. Majority of patients experience skin toxicity in the form of dry skin which tends to become cracked and painful (it is called Hand foot syndrome because it is most marked on the palms and soles) .
Some patients develop painful sores in the mouth(mucositis). Diarrhea is another common side effect. Some patients are genetically prone to very severe reactions.
2.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
If you are taking xeloda, (capecitabine) how do you control side effects?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Liawaty Hoanswered
Hematology and Oncology 23 years experience
Discuss with MD: My suggestion is for you to discuss in detail with your oncologist regarding possible side effetcs. You doctor would be also able to explain to you how to manage side effect etc. A little info that you need to knwo- when on xeloda- dont take Folic Acid ; apply hand lotion to hands/feet-as often as you can. See this link- http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a699003.Html.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
What are the side effects of Xeloda (capecitabine) and neotherapy for cancer?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Liawaty Hoanswered
Hematology and Oncology 23 years experience
Xeloda (capecitabine): http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a699003.html
if any concern, please see your oncologist and discuss further with your md.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
What are the possible side effects of Xeloda (capecitabine) for cancer?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew Turrisianswered
Radiation Oncology 47 years experience
The effects of: Capecitabine are dominantly mucositis (mouth sores), also "hand-foot" exfliative painful skin reactions. Its advantage is taht it is an oral, well absrbed drug that provides drug concentrations similar to continuous infusion 5 fluorouracil. The advantage is convenience.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Sep 1, 2012
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.