Has anyone experienced severe vomiting after Doxil treatment? Please help

nancylego
nancylego Member Posts: 17
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
My mom just started doxil last week and she has severe and consistent vomiting (including bile) 5 days after the treatment since then. She is now hospitalized and has not eaten for the last 4 days.
Please share if anyone had this problem with Doxil.

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  • jane65
    jane65 Member Posts: 277
    #2
    Hi Nancy,
    I'm so sorry for your Mom's diagnosis and her problem with her treatment.

    I haven't been on Doxil, yet so I can't help with your question, but...

    I noticed that you've posted here twice, why don't you try posting on the MedHelp OVCA website, or the Johns Hopkins OVCA message board, and see if any of those ladies have experienced the side affect your Mom is dealing with.

    I'm sure her doctor and the nurses are trying their best to help her overcome the discomfort.

    Best wishes to her,

    Jane
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #3
    Doxil?
    I have had two doses of Doxil at two different times with more nausea than was usual with Taxol and Carboplatin. (I did not throw up, just felt nauseous which is normal for me.) The last dose was in August and I had to take the anti nausea pills for about 5 days. If your Mother is in the hospital she should be getting that. Or they should be investigating other causes???? Saundra
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #4
    Doxil
    I was on doxil a long time ago and no nausea for me that I can remember. Sounds like she is in the right place to take care of her. Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie
  • nancylego
    nancylego Member Posts: 17
    #5
    jane65 said:

    Hi Nancy,
    I'm so sorry for your Mom's diagnosis and her problem with her treatment.

    I haven't been on Doxil, yet so I can't help with your question, but...

    I noticed that you've posted here twice, why don't you try posting on the MedHelp OVCA website, or the Johns Hopkins OVCA message board, and see if any of those ladies have experienced the side affect your Mom is dealing with.

    I'm sure her doctor and the nurses are trying their best to help her overcome the discomfort.

    Best wishes to her,

    Jane

    Doxil and nausea
    Thanks all for your responses and advices. I don't think doxil causes all the vomiting and nausea either. And she has no obstruction according to the X-ray.
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #6
    nausea
    Nancy, I had first dose of doxil and am on day 6. No nausea at all or any other side effects so far.
    I did have severe nausea and throwing up with gem/cis every cycle and was hospitalized every 21 days for 4 days. Really important that she doesn't get dehydrated. Hopefully the nausea will lift soon and she can start eating again.
    Warm hugs and prayers,
    kathleen:)
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