User Reviews for Neulasta subcutaneous

i get this shot morning after chemo

Like someone else who has written, YES, I feel like a nervous wreck, am shaking and feel VERY spacey. My MD told me this was from the Morphine I take. This cannot be so, as I've been on Morphine for years, and never felt like this. I have had this drug TWICE now, and I am saying now that I WILL NEVER have it again. True, it makes me feel more confident about going out in crowds, but I'd rather be a recluse than to feel like this. I can also recall having chest and rib pain the last time I had it, but so far (only two days out now) I haven't had this yet. Who knows what may happen, as the Neulasta seems to have long-term side effects--that is things show up days and even weeks after receiving this injection. The caregivers at the place I go to make it seem like a foregone conclusion, that I will get this no matter what. But I refused it once already, as my white count was about 7 and I didn't need it. I am an RN and I know what a good white count is and a bad one. You have to speak up and say NO, I don't want it. They make A TON of money on this, so naturally they want to give it out.Read More Read Less

I took neulasta from April 11 to July 31 2009.8 rounds of it tingly on day after injection & muscle-bone pain.It's almost 1 year from my last chemo & I have had constant pain in my right hip where I would get the injection any long term side affects from this drug?

I just recieved my 1st shot 3days ago. My nurse told me to take Claratin and Advil, and I must say that it has worked for me so far. Will have my 1st recount in 5 more days. Hope it works.

I am very angry with my Dr. and his staff for not giving me information about the side effects of this drug before hand. When I called to tell them about the pain I am in they said "That's Normal" I have had a lot of pain in my life ,Herniated Disc 3 surgery's for that, natural child birth 2 times,and nothing has come close to the extreme pain I am in from this drug.The first few hours it started at my neck and headache then it has moved to all over my body, I have osteoporosis and bursitis in my hip and knee and at first thought that was what was causing my leg pain but it has never been this SEVERE! I will NOT be given this drug again and I will insist on information about any further Drug treatment they give to me.I have small cell Lung Cancer and have had four chemo-therapy treatments 3 days at a time.I had a Tumor on my neck that was choking me to death 8cmx3cm , The chemo has shrunk the tumor down and I greatly appreciate my Dr.s Efforts to save my life. But the quality of life is more important to me than the quantity. I want to be around for awhile,I'm 49 yrs old and have 5 grandchildren and another on the way in Sept.But to live in this kind of pain , how can I enjoy any time with them or even hold my new Grandaughter .My Advice to anyone is to ask questions and INSIST on answers.Make sure you know what you're getting into, I wish I had read the comments posted here before I took that shot. hind site is 20/20.Doctors should be required to give their patients all the information on any given drug and warn patients of side effects.Read More Read Less

Had shot after last treatment (4 of 6). WBC was 2.3. After shot, WBC went to 8.23. Achy back for a couple of days, nothing terrible. It's better than continuing to delay chemo because of low WBC. Dealing with the insurance company to get approval was the hardest part for me.

I had a shot of this 24 hours after each chemo treatment I underwent for breast cancer in the fall of 2007. I experienced no side effects, I was never ill during chemo and oddly, since that time, (almost 3 years) I have not had so much as a common cold. I am wondering if there is a connection?

I recieved my Neurastin injection the day after my Chemo treatment and 2 days later had some minor flu like symptoms and bone pain in my hips and pelvic region for 3 days along with a chronic headache for 5 days. I used extra strength tylenol and only needed a narcotic to help me sleep one night. Over all it was very tolerable compared to wiping out the white cells. My follow up labs showed very favorable.

There was some mild bone pain and achiness and a slight headache. Overall, nothing awful. Sure beats getting ill from decreased white blood cell count. I am a teacher and could not be around children who might be sick without taking the shot.

I received my first neulasta injection 5 days ago and still have more than mild flu like symptoms. Four hours after the injection I had a bout with the most horrible diarreha I ever had, the pain was so intense I almost passed. I was take to the e.r. by ambulance, the e.r. doc and my oncologist don't think it was realated to the shot, I am not sure I agree with them. If my white counts are low when they are checked tomorrow I am seriously thinking about not having another shot. The side effects from neulasta were worse than the chemo side effects. After I read the patient information for neulasta I wonder why I did it in the first place. Had I had that information before the shot I would not have had it. I know there is higher risk for infection for me, so I am very cautious. This drug does scare me, especially how it is made-this processs involves E Coli.Read More Read Less

I have had absolutely no ill effects from Neulasta. Maybe a little achiness around the injection site, similar to what I have with a flu shot. Other than that, no problems at all. I realize everyone's experience is different, and there are many folks who seem to be having bad experiences with Neulasta, but I can't help wondering if some of the bad effects described haven't been from the chemo people are taking, and not the Neulasta. If you're taking two drugs at once, how do you know which one is causing the side effect? I had many of the symptoms everyone is describing, with the same onset timeframes (Day 3 after infusion), from my first round of Taxol, which is known to cause myalgia and arthralgia (muscle and joint pains). I had horrible arthralgia; so bad I was up all night and couldn't sleep. Tried 800 mg ibuprofen, nothing. Tried Vicodin. Nada. When I was able to get in contact with my oncologist, she prescribed dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, which provided complete relief within hours. Wouldn't your oncologist suggest that the side effects might be from your chemo and not the Neulasta? I'm just saying, please make sure you've determined where your side effects are actually coming from so you can make an informed decision about using Neulasta or not.Read More Read Less

I had one round of chemo w/o Neulasta, and my white cells were nearly wiped out. I had a fever and felt awful for three days. With my second round, I received Neulasta the day after the chemo. The next day, I felt like I had the flu - bone aches (mostly my hips and pelvis, but also neck and long bones), and very bad headache. What worries me now is the abdominal pain I have this morning. I had stomach pain (mild) after the first round of chemo, and lost my appetite a little, but was able to eat. This pain sometimes doubles me over. I have been reading about the spleen damage that is rarely caused, and will call my doctor this morning. Read More Read Less

I had my first Neulasta treatment one day after my first chemo cycle. Two days later I had pain in my neck and shoulders that lasted for about 2 days. I took Advil for the pain.

My mother was given an injection of Neulasta on the same day that she received her chemo treatment, which was 25 days ago. She has been experiencing severe bone pain in her shoulders and arms for the entire time. She has also experienced serious itching. We have informed her doctor and she simply prescribes pain meds and anti-histimine for the itch, but she still needs both frequently. I would be interested in knowing if anyone else has had this severe of a reaction as I am quite cocerned.

Was given this three days after my last dose of chemo. Was doing just fine, then sharp pains started shooting down my lower back into my legs. I couldn't sit, stand or lie down. Doctor gave me percocet 1-2 every 4 hours, but didn't help at all. By third day pain in my legs went away and moved up into my chest like a heart attack. This lasted 2 days. Now I have just finished another round of chemo and he wants to give me the shot again. DON'T KNOW!! This pain is worse than having a baby or my heart surgery. Read More Read Less

I had the shot the day after chemo. About three hours after the first shot I felt like I had the worst flu ever. My back, hips and legs HURT! After three days, I was feeling better. For the rest of the shots, took ALEVE before and after. Didn't hurt that bad. Didn't get the shot after my fourth treatment and my counts dropped really low and felt really bad. Much rather have the shot. Survived six rounds.

I have had three injections without any of the side-effects I had read about. Even my doctor says that this is unusual. Maybe the type of chemo and aggressiveness of treatment make a difference?

The first time I had the shot, I thought somehow I had injured my back. The pain was so much more severe that they had led me to believe. 5 days after the second shot, I hurt so bad everywhere and for over a week that I am thinking twice about haveing it ever again.

Would not take again too much bone&joint pain.Just about can walk.