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fever with menikist and tarifar

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    • February 17, 2016 at 12:34 am
    stevecathy
    Participant
    My husband has been on combo for 4 weeks now. Started fever, chills, light headed yesterday but only lasted few hours then fine. Today has been all day so far. Anyone experience side effects with menikist and tarifar combo? Thanks in advance
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      • February 17, 2016 at 7:04 pm
      jamieth29
      Participant
      I was on the drugs for about 4 months and had no side effects. My Doctor had warned me of getting fever though and said if i did to stop taking pills until it went away then we would start again. Not telling you to do that but i would immediately contact your doctor and ask how to proceed. Fever is the most common side effect of the pills.
      • February 17, 2016 at 7:04 pm
      jamieth29
      Participant
      I was on the drugs for about 4 months and had no side effects. My Doctor had warned me of getting fever though and said if i did to stop taking pills until it went away then we would start again. Not telling you to do that but i would immediately contact your doctor and ask how to proceed. Fever is the most common side effect of the pills.
        • February 18, 2016 at 3:37 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you for the reply. We did contact oncologist, seen primary today to rule infection. Did start antibiotics today as precaution. Thanks again, hope all is well
        • February 18, 2016 at 3:37 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you for the reply. We did contact oncologist, seen primary today to rule infection. Did start antibiotics today as precaution. Thanks again, hope all is well
        • February 18, 2016 at 8:20 pm
        rosey2014
        Participant

        Hi Cathy. My dad was on that a year ago. From dec – April. He got pneumonia in January. With the fever and shakes so bad he could hold a glass.  In February 2015 he had brain met so they did gamma knife and gave him a month off. Started again in March. He got the fever and shakes again. They lowered his does in half. I took him to the hospital in April because he felt so horrible, they admitted him for pneumonia but he did not test positive for it. His oncologist wasn't certain if the tak Mek caused this or he just couldn't kick his illness. I'm convinced it was the chemo. He has been on pembrozaluamb since July 2015. Holding steady. But he admitted this month he needs a break. He's 77 and the doc said he agrees and it won't be a problem with him treatment to take a few months off!  Positive vibes to you and your husband. Stay advocating to keep him as healthy as possible!

        rosey

        • February 18, 2016 at 8:20 pm
        rosey2014
        Participant

        Hi Cathy. My dad was on that a year ago. From dec – April. He got pneumonia in January. With the fever and shakes so bad he could hold a glass.  In February 2015 he had brain met so they did gamma knife and gave him a month off. Started again in March. He got the fever and shakes again. They lowered his does in half. I took him to the hospital in April because he felt so horrible, they admitted him for pneumonia but he did not test positive for it. His oncologist wasn't certain if the tak Mek caused this or he just couldn't kick his illness. I'm convinced it was the chemo. He has been on pembrozaluamb since July 2015. Holding steady. But he admitted this month he needs a break. He's 77 and the doc said he agrees and it won't be a problem with him treatment to take a few months off!  Positive vibes to you and your husband. Stay advocating to keep him as healthy as possible!

        rosey

        • February 21, 2016 at 5:15 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you Rosey. We go Monday to ctca hoping oncologist may reduce chemo give him a break. Still having fever and chills. Thanks again for post .
        • February 21, 2016 at 5:15 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you Rosey. We go Monday to ctca hoping oncologist may reduce chemo give him a break. Still having fever and chills. Thanks again for post .
        • February 21, 2016 at 5:15 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you Rosey. We go Monday to ctca hoping oncologist may reduce chemo give him a break. Still having fever and chills. Thanks again for post .
        • February 18, 2016 at 8:20 pm
        rosey2014
        Participant

        Hi Cathy. My dad was on that a year ago. From dec – April. He got pneumonia in January. With the fever and shakes so bad he could hold a glass.  In February 2015 he had brain met so they did gamma knife and gave him a month off. Started again in March. He got the fever and shakes again. They lowered his does in half. I took him to the hospital in April because he felt so horrible, they admitted him for pneumonia but he did not test positive for it. His oncologist wasn't certain if the tak Mek caused this or he just couldn't kick his illness. I'm convinced it was the chemo. He has been on pembrozaluamb since July 2015. Holding steady. But he admitted this month he needs a break. He's 77 and the doc said he agrees and it won't be a problem with him treatment to take a few months off!  Positive vibes to you and your husband. Stay advocating to keep him as healthy as possible!

        rosey

        • February 18, 2016 at 3:37 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you for the reply. We did contact oncologist, seen primary today to rule infection. Did start antibiotics today as precaution. Thanks again, hope all is well
      • February 17, 2016 at 7:04 pm
      jamieth29
      Participant
      I was on the drugs for about 4 months and had no side effects. My Doctor had warned me of getting fever though and said if i did to stop taking pills until it went away then we would start again. Not telling you to do that but i would immediately contact your doctor and ask how to proceed. Fever is the most common side effect of the pills.
      • February 19, 2016 at 9:54 am
      Gwenmorgan
      Participant

      Greetings, I was on BRAF taf/Mek for 6 months and had a low fever daily and arthritis like joint pain.  I had to take breaks as well.  Swimming in a heated pool helped with the joint pain and Motrin/Tylenol was all I could take for fever, however, that was short lived due to liver challenges.

      • February 19, 2016 at 9:54 am
      Gwenmorgan
      Participant

      Greetings, I was on BRAF taf/Mek for 6 months and had a low fever daily and arthritis like joint pain.  I had to take breaks as well.  Swimming in a heated pool helped with the joint pain and Motrin/Tylenol was all I could take for fever, however, that was short lived due to liver challenges.

        • February 21, 2016 at 5:20 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you for the reply. I appreciate all the input . Blessings to you
        • February 21, 2016 at 5:20 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you for the reply. I appreciate all the input . Blessings to you
        • February 21, 2016 at 5:20 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you for the reply. I appreciate all the input . Blessings to you
      • February 19, 2016 at 9:54 am
      Gwenmorgan
      Participant

      Greetings, I was on BRAF taf/Mek for 6 months and had a low fever daily and arthritis like joint pain.  I had to take breaks as well.  Swimming in a heated pool helped with the joint pain and Motrin/Tylenol was all I could take for fever, however, that was short lived due to liver challenges.

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