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Capecitabine (Xeloda) and Weight Gain

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Jan 9 2:36pm | Replies (8)
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I also took capecitabine ( 6x 500 mg a day) starting at the end of April daily for 5 weeks while also undergoing 5 weeks (5 x a week) of radiation. My surgery is not until next month. But in my case, by the end of May , I had lost 20 pounds. Over the summer I was able to gain 10 of those pounds back. I guess every case is different.

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mallika58 | @mallika58 | Nov 9, 2022

Hi, I had the same regimen as above -radiotherapy for five weeks and capacitabine ( xeloda) for same duration. This ended 3 weeks ago . I have been suffering from loose motion since then , have to be at home near a toilet all the time as I have very little control.Plus fatigue and loss of taste. Miserable situation. Drs say it will go away in some time. Keen to know your experience on side effects. I don’t have weight gain problem but
Feel bloated.

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