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    • June 3, 2015 at 10:41 pm
    newmanmark
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      Hello,

      I have been on the Tafinlar/Mekinist (Dabrafenib/Trametinib) combo for about 6 weeks now.  When I began I experienced some mild joint aches but they went away after only a week.  After that I felt great!

      Well they have returned and the intensity has increased.  I wake up feeling achy all over my body and it doesn't go away unless I take 2 ibuprofen (400mg total).  I have to do this 2-3 times per day to keep it away.  I don't like taking this much ibuprofen. 

      Has anyone else experienced this and do you have any suggestions for managing it?  Dose reduction?  Drug holiday, heat, etc??

      Thanks
      Mark

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