Gemzar (gemcitabine hydrochloride) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Gemzar (gemcitabine hydrochloride)
Extreme weight gain, nausea, weakness, extreme fatigue
Can burn upon administration. Not sure the side effects out weigh the benefits of the drug.
transitional cell cancer kidney
The usual from chemotherapy but most side-effects, except for hair loss, were curbed by Neulasta, Aranesp, Decadron, etc.
It was combined with taxol and carboplatin and knocked my cancer out in 2 months. And I had been diagosed as stage-4 with 6-9 months to live.
metastatic bc to lungs and liver
I have been on gemzar for 13 weeks now. My last ct showed significant improvement. Hoping this drug works for a very long time!!
flu-like symptoms, general weakness
flu-like symptoms, general weakness
tired, little nausea, possible headaches
good response from gemzar after two other chemos drugs didnt work on my second relapse
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