User Reviews for Xeloda oral

Just started the drug. Too early for any answers.

I took this drug for 6 days and had a heart attack. Had to have a sthent put in. They told me the drug caused a blood clot.

Ihave been on and off for nearly 3 years. It has been wonderful except for the hand/foot syndrome and upset stomach. I had a clear scan 6 months ago but now cancer is active again in my spine so another 6 months of Xeloda. Sure beats any other chemo I have had regarding side effects.

Just finished up 6 weeks of Xeloda and radiation for rectal cancer. I was diagnosed in June with stage 2 cnacer that has not spread. I was taking 1300mg/day orally. I had almost no reaction at all. Occasional dry mouth, minor stomach cramps (rarely) and some diarhea, which could also be partially from the RT. Overall it wasn't too bad. I'll find out soon how effective the RT/Xeloda worked. I will have surgery to remove the tumor in the coming months.

only had one day with upset tummy.

Had colon/rectal cancer, and just finished six months on Xeloda. Do not know yet if I am clear of other cancer. I have a nodule on my right thyroid, which I am going to have removed sometime soon. Did not lose my hair, but had severe reaction on my hands and feet. (They were sore, and peeled several times).

I had a stage2 tumour removed along withmy ascending colon ,cecum and appendix in April...they found three lymph nodes w/microscopic cells which kicked it up to a II-c(I think that's correct) which led to the xeloda. The first two weeks I was on 5-500MG pills;twice a day..I ran a fever, had constant running to the bathroom day and night, upper gastric pain..well, you get the idea. The doc lowered my dose to 4-500MG pills-twice a day the next two weeks with everything improving BUT the trips to the bathroom...eventually I was lowered to two -500MG pills twice a day after I lost the skin from my feet(they are nice and soft now)they did nnot hurt me as much as they freaked out the doctor...Udderly Smooth helps IMMENSELY) I am on my last two weeks; my blood work(hematicrit and hemoglobin) are higher than they have been in 6 and years my cancer marker is lower than normal peoples'(whatever that might mean)NOW if my hair quits falling out I should be fine... Read More Read Less

I have tolerated xeloda fairly well. Each cycle causes hand and foot syndrome which is very painful at times I use lotion and cream on my hands and feet. This relieves the burining sensation, I also use ice to cool my feet.

Have been on Xeloda for 3 months with 2 brief breaks. Looking at another 4 months of use. Each cycle (4 pills twice a day) of 2 weeks on and 1 week offf, the side effects hit earlier and harder. Mostly feet are cracked and painful -- like walking on broken glass. Tons of cremes help a little, but most stop working after a cycle. However, it's all worth it -- my tumors are shrunk by 2/3 are it's still working. Joy, oh joy.

Before starting this med, I was having severe chest pain any time I coughed, sneezed or breathed in deeply. Cancer marker was in the 16000 range and after 3 months down to 500 range. Initially had to lower dose due to mouth sores. Currently feet feel like I've been walking barefoot on hot pavement. Need to stay off feet more.

I took Xeloda together with radiation, three 500mg pills morning and night and had a lot of unpleasant side effects. Now I'm starting Xeloda again without radiation, one week on, one week off for six months.

My cycle has changed from 4 tablets twice per day for 2 weeks to 1 week on, one week off. This has helped the hand and foot syndrome from being so painful. I have lost my finger prints, but crime free! I combine this medicine with Femara once pe day, and all tests are within the acceptable range after 4 months on Xeloda. I feel it is helping me,stiff muscles being the biggest challenge.

I want to know what Xeloda is supposed to do.

do not take if you're having dental work or infection-antibiotics won't work if you're on xeloda

Origninally diagnosed with Breast Cancer stage 2 I received the normal chemo but found out 1 year later that it had spread to my liver. After receiving carbo, as an IV chemo it blasted away the left side of the liver and although it saved my life the side affects were awful. Now taking Xeloda 500 mg/day 2 in the am and 2 in the pm, I have quality of life. CA27-29 has dropped but after being on this drug for 5 months the numbers are now holding around 85. Only feet get sore and red, no diahrea, but some muscle soreness. Sure beats the IV chemo. After not working for a year,I have returned to work 2 days a week. It's good to have my life (almost) back! 52 year old female in Vermont.Read More Read Less

I have been taking Xeloda since Sept 08 and have tolerated the side effects well. During the last two cycles, the hand and foot syndrome has been much worse. I use lotion every night with gloves and socks. My hands and feet are very sore during the last one or two days of my "on" weeks. I have been working full time with only two days off this school year and that was due to my daughter being sick. The drs. are impressed with the results as they found "healing" on my 3 month scans. I do find that I get tired at the end of the day --I just take things a bit slower. Enjoying life to the fullest. Read More Read Less

My 81 year old mother was diagnosed Mar08 with Stage IIIC colon cancer. Doctor did not recommend standard chemo cocktail as being to harsh for Mother to handle. We decided to start her on Xeloda 4 pills (500mg) daily and have gradually increased to 7 pills with minimal side effects. She was fatigued and dizzy shortly after taking morning dose (not sure if due to this drug or other meds that she takes) but appetite has been good, very slight nausea and no diarrhea. Dispensed by crushing pills in yogurt-bad tasting and large for her. After 8 mos cancer has spread to liver. Currently evaluating whether to pursue other options including irinotecan iv. As with any medication, recommend to take with small meal to reduce side effects. If concerned about this drug, I suggest to confer with doctor regarding beginning with low dosage to evaluate tolerance. Read More Read Less