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Tasigna side effect? How do I stop an itchy scalp and rash?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Mar 26, 2023 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
Thank you, Judy! Having an idea of what symptoms to look for is actually comforting. I have a better idea of what to watch for and hopefully catch it right away if it happens to me.
I guess it doesn’t surprise me that these drugs aren’t tested or not tested enough on how they effect men and women different. All medications effective us differently. When I was on Bosutinib I went from 400 mg to 200 then 100. The effect on my liver just kept getting worse. I’m on 100 mg of Dosutinib. I’m waiting for the blood results to see if it’s having an impact on my liver.
Now that you have been off the Tasigna has the scalp itch and rash gotten better? I hope so. Being able to get a goodnight sleep is so important.
Wish you all the best. Keep in touch.
Donna
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Hello Donna,
I've been waiting to see some results before I answered you. The third day I was off Tasigna I began to feel less itch. The next day I was supposed to go back on it. However, after continued research and agreement by my doctor's nurse that dosages were tested mostly on men, I began taking just half the dosage he had recommended. I''ve now been 7 days on the half dose. The itching is barely noticeable - at least I can stand it without scratching. My rash is slowly disappearing and I'm sleeping a little better. (going to begin taking melatonin per regular doctor's strong suggestion yesterday).
I relayed all this to the nurse and flat out told her to tell him I was not going back on full dosage of Tasigna. I haven't heard back from her so he must not going to try to persuade me any differently. I don't see him again until the 26th of this month - he might try then, or put me on a different med which I would dread. At least I know the demons I live with on this med!
Of course it will all depend on whether the half dose will continue the healing process of the CML.
How are you doing on your early doses of Sprycel? (wasn't that the one?) Tell me what's happening - or hopefully you are having no side effects!
Judy