Stage 2 EGFR: Has anyone taken antibiotics while on Tagrisso?

Posted by amareese @amareese, Jul 2 6:23am

I have stage 2 EGFR exon 19 with TP53 and other co mutations, I had a LUL on 12/2025 with 4 rounds of chemo cispl/pen and now on Tagrisso x 2 mos, I’ve experienced itchy skin and upper abdominal pain, Will this cancer more than likely reoccur and has anyone experienced these side effects. I also tested positive for HPylori and will start antibiotics. Has anyone taken these antibiotics while on Tagrisso or chemo?

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mamajite | @mamajite | Jul 3 4:35pm

hi @amareese - sorry to hear you're having uncomfortable side effects + H.Pylori. I've take doxycyline monohydrate a few times while on Tagrisso. all was fine - but I definitely needed a probiotic along with it. as far as the itchy skin, what has helped me is moisturizing in the shower - either with something like a gentle sugar scrub or hair conditioner. then, after drying off applying a creamy lotion first - followed by almond oil. lotion on its own (even applied multiple times) just wasn't adequate to stop the dryness/itching.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 15 8:17pm

@amareese, how are you doing on treatment for both lung cancer and for H. pylori? How long will you have to take the antibiotics?

amareese | @amareese | Jul 15 8:54pm

In reply to @colleenyoung "@amareese, how are you doing on treatment for both lung cancer and for H. pylori? How..." + (show)

@colleenyoung I’m currently on Tagrisso 80mg and I’m still on the antibiotics, they make my stomach hurt and nausea. Have you had this experience?

mamajite | @mamajite | Jul 16 1:23am

In reply to @amareese "@colleenyoung I’m currently on Tagrisso 80mg and I’m still on the antibiotics, they make my stomach..." + (show)

@amareese that has to be tough. did they give you any advice on how to best take all of the meds? ie with food? will you be finishing the antibiotics soon? hugs!

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