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Began folfirinox treatment - have a few questions

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Oct 27, 2023 | Replies (54)
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@lisn

Thanks for your reply.
Unfortunately, he's unable to continue with the Zofran due to the side effects (he was having breathing difficulties in addition to some of the other side effects). The nurse practitioner prescribed Ativan. He didn't start that yet since he's concerned about the side effects. Both the oncologist and the nurse practitioner are aware that he's extremely sensitive to most medications. Right now, he's of the mindset of dealing with the nausea which he's used to vs the risk of taking a new medication and what unknown side effects he might have. We're hoping that the vestibular issues he's still having from the vertigo attack resolve soon because on top of the nausea, he's still having motion sickness when turning over and when getting out of bed.

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jk77 | @jk77 | Oct 26, 2023

I can't remember whether he's now taking Compazine for the nausea; if not, it might help with both nausea and motion sickness. Also, I remember a friend being given scopolamine (sp?) patches for motion sickness, but I mention both Rx as someone without medical training -- and, I'm not forgetting how sensitive your hub is to most meds.

I am just so sorry that his treatment for a challenging disease has become so challenging in its own right. Wishing you both well.

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