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Taf/Mek – Headaches
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Taf/Mek – Headaches

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    • August 30, 2017 at 12:08 pm
    Jahendry12
    Participant

      Just wondering if anyone else has experienced headaches while on this combo?

      Thanks.

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        • August 30, 2017 at 2:16 pm
        sgreenberg
        Participant

          My wife had fevers when she was on full dosage of Taf/Mek, accompanied by mild headaches and a dry cough. Tylenol or equivalent usually took care of the immediate problem, although the onco also stopped treatment for 2+ days occasionally, which would also help break the fever cycle.

          Best of luck!

          • August 30, 2017 at 3:04 pm
          sister of patient
          Participant

            Yes. My sister had headaches and they were pretty much debilitating. We would try to ward them off (the fevers too) by taking tylenol in advance of dosing – that worked to keep the fevers lower, not so good for the headaches. The combo worked on the mel though, significantly!! I hope it does for you too!! Best wishes!

            Barb

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