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My mother was administered topotecan and is now suffering from severe worsening diarrhea and low wbc count. medicines for diarrhea require wbc. help!?
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Many drugs do not: The common anti diarrheal drugs don't require normal wbccount. Does she have c. Diff? Talk to her oncology team to see what can be done with meds and diet for diarrhea. Ask about other infections and agents to boost wbc.
Answered 10/2/2020
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Chemo side effects: If she is get dehydrated and weak call your doctor or take her to the er.
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