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five days only on zelboraf and already pretty tired. is it normal?

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    • March 11, 2012 at 1:23 pm
    beatricefromPARIS
    Participant

      I had to nap at 10:30 am this morning a few minutes after taking my 4 zelboraf pills.

      feeling dizzy and a bit weak only 5 days after having started the treatment. 

      is that normal? Does the fatigue wear off and one gets used to the medicine?

      Or am I preparing an allergic reaction to the stuff (like I did to sorafenib)?

      I had to nap at 10:30 am this morning a few minutes after taking my 4 zelboraf pills.

      feeling dizzy and a bit weak only 5 days after having started the treatment. 

      is that normal? Does the fatigue wear off and one gets used to the medicine?

      Or am I preparing an allergic reaction to the stuff (like I did to sorafenib)?

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        • March 11, 2012 at 2:18 pm
        Linny
        Participant

          From what I've read, dizziness is one of the side effects of Zelboraf. There's some more information about Zelboraf's side effects here: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/zelboraf-side-effects.html

          Hopefully someone who's on the drug will respond soon with their personal experience.

          • March 11, 2012 at 2:18 pm
          Linny
          Participant

            From what I've read, dizziness is one of the side effects of Zelboraf. There's some more information about Zelboraf's side effects here: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/zelboraf-side-effects.html

            Hopefully someone who's on the drug will respond soon with their personal experience.

            • March 11, 2012 at 2:18 pm
            Linny
            Participant

              From what I've read, dizziness is one of the side effects of Zelboraf. There's some more information about Zelboraf's side effects here: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/zelboraf-side-effects.html

              Hopefully someone who's on the drug will respond soon with their personal experience.

              • March 11, 2012 at 2:50 pm
              aldakota22
              Participant

                On Zelboraf for 6 months now.Side effects are different for individuals.Mine at first had minor joint pain for 2 or 3 days. the first month  No longer any concern.Hair loss to head and whole body.Loss of some taste.Every 2 to 3 weeks a day or two of diarrhea.No fatigue or appetite loss.Went from 212 lbs down to 195 and holding steady .very sensetive to sun ,Easily might get pre-cancerous basil or squamish  cancers. All in all  can deal with it .The drug can be a real life saver. It is for me.Hope all goes well with your treatment.My prayers and positive energy go out to you. Keep us updated. All the best.   Al

                  • March 12, 2012 at 6:55 pm
                  boot2aboot
                  Participant

                    The side effects get better the longer you are on it…i had hair loss, but now it is growing back- CURLY!!!…tiredness comes and goes…i get up and walk when i feel like napping…that works for a few hours

                    boots

                    • March 12, 2012 at 10:41 pm
                    beatricefromPARIS
                    Participant
                      Indeed i felt less tired today having taken an antihistaminic which has reduced the redness of face skin
                      Thank you all for your replies
                      • March 12, 2012 at 10:41 pm
                      beatricefromPARIS
                      Participant
                        Indeed i felt less tired today having taken an antihistaminic which has reduced the redness of face skin
                        Thank you all for your replies
                        • March 12, 2012 at 10:41 pm
                        beatricefromPARIS
                        Participant
                          Indeed i felt less tired today having taken an antihistaminic which has reduced the redness of face skin
                          Thank you all for your replies
                          • March 12, 2012 at 10:42 pm
                          beatricefromPARIS
                          Participant
                            Indeed i felt less tired today having taken an antihistaminic which has reduced the redness of face skin
                            Thank you all for your replies
                            • March 12, 2012 at 10:42 pm
                            beatricefromPARIS
                            Participant
                              Indeed i felt less tired today having taken an antihistaminic which has reduced the redness of face skin
                              Thank you all for your replies
                              • March 12, 2012 at 10:42 pm
                              beatricefromPARIS
                              Participant
                                Indeed i felt less tired today having taken an antihistaminic which has reduced the redness of face skin
                                Thank you all for your replies
                                • March 12, 2012 at 6:55 pm
                                boot2aboot
                                Participant

                                  The side effects get better the longer you are on it…i had hair loss, but now it is growing back- CURLY!!!…tiredness comes and goes…i get up and walk when i feel like napping…that works for a few hours

                                  boots

                                  • March 12, 2012 at 6:55 pm
                                  boot2aboot
                                  Participant

                                    The side effects get better the longer you are on it…i had hair loss, but now it is growing back- CURLY!!!…tiredness comes and goes…i get up and walk when i feel like napping…that works for a few hours

                                    boots

                                  • March 11, 2012 at 2:50 pm
                                  aldakota22
                                  Participant

                                    On Zelboraf for 6 months now.Side effects are different for individuals.Mine at first had minor joint pain for 2 or 3 days. the first month  No longer any concern.Hair loss to head and whole body.Loss of some taste.Every 2 to 3 weeks a day or two of diarrhea.No fatigue or appetite loss.Went from 212 lbs down to 195 and holding steady .very sensetive to sun ,Easily might get pre-cancerous basil or squamish  cancers. All in all  can deal with it .The drug can be a real life saver. It is for me.Hope all goes well with your treatment.My prayers and positive energy go out to you. Keep us updated. All the best.   Al

                                    • March 11, 2012 at 2:50 pm
                                    aldakota22
                                    Participant

                                      On Zelboraf for 6 months now.Side effects are different for individuals.Mine at first had minor joint pain for 2 or 3 days. the first month  No longer any concern.Hair loss to head and whole body.Loss of some taste.Every 2 to 3 weeks a day or two of diarrhea.No fatigue or appetite loss.Went from 212 lbs down to 195 and holding steady .very sensetive to sun ,Easily might get pre-cancerous basil or squamish  cancers. All in all  can deal with it .The drug can be a real life saver. It is for me.Hope all goes well with your treatment.My prayers and positive energy go out to you. Keep us updated. All the best.   Al

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