User Reviews for Neulasta subcutaneous

I didn't have any pain until day six. I hurt in my chest,back,hips,shoulders. It feels like I'm having a heart attack. Some times it will hurt each time my heart beats. I have never had bone pain like this. The nurse said I may have some bone pain but I never thought it would take this long to start and be so bad.

Neulasta injection was given day following chemo. I felt really bad and hurt all over, joints, muscles, skin, etc. as though I had a bad case of flu. Before pain took over, I took hydrocodon-acetaminophen 5-500 every 4 hrs. I also took Zofran 8mg for nausea. In a few days,I felt better and best of all, the neulasta worked. Neutrophils were restored and I was able to continue chemo. Yes, I suffered a little, but the results were worth it!

I had six chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer with one of these shots after each one. I had intense bone pian in my legs after each time, the pain lasting longer each time. My doctor put me on oxycodone, ibuprofen, and claritin. It worked great to control the main. My last shot was on June 1st, 2012 and I am getting the exact same pain not quite as intense randomly 1-3 times a week. Now I am wondering just how long the effects of this shot can last.

started to use this drug for chemo therphy starting to experience jaw pain on left side

severe pain in joints, legs, muscles, arms, can barely stand on my legs for a long period of time. Right leg & foot also numb from this shot (neulasta). Terrible side effects.Aspirin didn't touch the pain & either did oxycodone....Still suffering from this terrible drug

I must say that I have the opportunity to compare my 1 shot every 2 wks to when I was a stem cell donor for my brother and was given heavy doses of the neulasta. No I do not like the aches in my bones. This weekend I will do very little. But next week I will be me again. The treatment is definetly not worse than the disease.

Injected 24 hrs after last 2 of 4 chemos after lumpectomy of L breast. Didn't mind chemo but thought I would die within 1 hr of Neulasta. Was like flu but no vomiting. 2 - 3 degree rise in temperature for 1 week. Got infection but treated with antibiotics. Tossed and turned day & night with pain all over & sweating. Have always been active and strong but this brought me to my knees. Will start chemo again today but different injection other than Neulasta tomorrow. Makes you feel like giving up but the alternative (death) is much worse so will forge ahead. I should get rid of the medi-port after these next 4 IV's. Thank God I have a wonderful oncologist and surgeon. Read More Read Less

I was given the option of neulasta or neupogen to aid in my neutrophil countdown while undergoing my latest rounds of chemo. With Dr.s aid I chose neupogen. I have to have injections everyday for 3-4 days following each chemo. However after reviewing these comment, I'm happy with my choice. Minimal side affects . Minor achiness but no major pain or increased vomiting. Everything that can go wrong has for me this last 6 months. Including incredibly low blood counts. Have had to postpone chemo many times before starting these injections. Now I'm golden. I highly reccomend speaking with your Dr. About neupogen rather than neulasta. Read More Read Less

I received this injection the day after chemo. It was at the end of cycle 1. It was the shot from hell. I have NEVER experienced that type of pain before (I gave birth with no pain medication whatsoever). I hurt all over. It hurt to breathe. It hurt to move. I took acetaminophen to no avail. I took ibuprofen to no avail. The only thing that provided relief was vicodin. I told my oncologist that if that is how it's going to be, I can't do it. He listened and lowered the dose by half. Subsequent shots have been much easier to tolerate. I have mild pain which can be managed with ibuprofen and the shot raises my WBC to a range that is good. I hope this post helps. Read More Read Less

If you are having bone pain, try taking a Claritin prior to the shot. Many patients benefit from this and report much less pain.

Thumbs up for Nuelasta. I've completed seven rounds of chemo (four rounds of two different cocktails) every two weeks and I'm ready to complete my final round of chemo this week and will be ready for surgery in a few weeks. I have never missed a chemo session and have taken Nuelasta 24 hours after each chemo session. I have had good white cell counts with each round. I have experienced insomnia and mild aches and pains but with all the medications a chemo patient takes I can't attribute the insomina and shin splints to Nuelasta or if it's the steroids given during infusion. Haven't been sick with flu or colds the entire period and love getting out and about. I continue to take a healthly dose of calcium and drink at least 8 ozs of skim milk each day which may be the reason I have very little aches and pains. Read More Read Less

Terrible drug. Bad side effets. Rapid heartbeat & pulse rate 2 hours after taking. Was told, just have to wait until drug wears off. Went on for well over 2 weeks. Could not sleep, eating was a problem Went to see Johns Hopkins doc, he confirmed Nulasta did it. Said they don't give it at Hopkins. I would die before taking it again. At $3,000 to $7,000 a shot you would think they could do better.

This is the drug from hell. Besides everyone else's pain/side effects I would like to add that I went deaf for 2 10-15 min. periods, and my head felt like it was in a vice for 6 days; seriously considered suicide but no bullet for the gun. Arthritis areas felt like they were being ground with a mortor and pestal. This was my first shot of this drug and it will be my last - death is better than the hell this drug does to you. I have given birth to 2 children with no pain medication, suffered migraines 24/7 for 20 years, and I would gladly have the pain from both for the rest of my life on a daily basis than take another dose of this drug. My hearing is still not normal, will go to a dr. to have that checked, the chest pains were like having a heart attack, knees hurt where they never caused me trouble before...this is not worth it! If you have trouble with one dose, I wouldn't expect it to be any better with the 2nd one. Think twice about even taking this drug once!Read More Read Less

2 people who have used this drug told me how painful it was and I was ready. I did not experience any pain or flu like symptoms. I have had Neulasta 4times now. The last time my WBC went very high: 48.I was worried about this elevation but my MD told me not to worry. I probably won't get it after my next treatment.

I had this shot the day after my first chemo treatment. 24 hours after the shot I hit the bed and didn't get out of it for 3 days. I had a splitting headache and felt like my insides were vibrating. I ached from head to toe. Got severe intestinal cramping. Finally my husband called the cancer center. They said to treat the cramping like it was constipation. Did so and then had diarrhea for 5 days straight. 9 days later, my blood count was way up, 17.9, so my doctor said he will cut down on the shot. I'm tempted to try the 2nd round of chemo without the Neulasta. I will for sure make certain that I don't get a full dose this time.Read More Read Less

Severe pain 1 1/2 days after injection down back and legs. Unable to sit, stand, lie etc. without severe pain. Had to use pain killers which helped only a little to be able to sleep. I have only had one chemo treatment and after hearing other people with similar results not sure I will again take this medication. I can not spend a week on pills when I treat patients and I need to work. There must be another option.

awful bone pain, swelling and cracking in corner of eyes and mouth. Heartburn and all around very sick feeling for two full weeks. Trying Neupogen daily injections now in hopes to no bad reactions.

2ND OF THREE WEEK INTERVAL TREATMENTS COMPLETED FROM TOTAL OF 6. RIB, BACK AND BILATERAL HIP PAIN ABOUT 4 DAYS AFTER INJECTION OF NEULASTA. PAIN LASTED ABOUT 1 AND A HALF DAYS. TREATED WITH LORTAB 7.5. NATURAL THC SEEMS TO HELP ALL AROUND THE MOST. NEULASTA WORKING ACCORDING TO MY LABS. MAYBE I'M A LUCKY ONE.

i have cancer of unknown type

i feel nauses and weak low blood pressure