Nivo and hot flash
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Nivo and hot flash

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    • November 22, 2017 at 9:46 pm
    Dhva
    Participant

    Has anyone experienced flushing of the face while being infused with Nivo?  The flushing (deep red) has occurred about halfway through the infusion for the past two (4 treatments so far) treatments. Severe fatigue at the same time and then a sweaty sheen. Is this common?

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      • November 22, 2017 at 9:59 pm
      Dhva
      Participant

      Also, blood pressure has risen since treatments began. 

      • November 22, 2017 at 10:24 pm
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      That sounds like a mild allergic reaction, which is not common, but I would request benedryl to be given before your infusions if this has happened every time.

        • November 22, 2017 at 10:55 pm
        Dhva
        Participant

        Thank you, it didn’t happen the first two treatments, but has happened the third time and today.

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