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I'm taking xeloda (capecitabine) and am experiencing numb feet and fingers. my toenails are also falling off. how to treat this?
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I would recommend : Taking metanx a prescription vitamin to try and counter the side effect of numbness caused by the xeloda (capecitabine). I have found it works well for chemotherapy induced neuropathy. With regards to nails falling off, there is not much to do. Hopefully, when you stop taking the medication they will regrow normally.
Answered 1/28/2013
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