Itchy, Itchy, Itchy Vidaza?

[sherryjac2]

Anyone experience itchiness from Vidaza? Is it the drug or the effect on the liver which gets taxed with removing the toxins? Sigh. Every day a new concern!

[Chirley]

No, I never got itchy and I already had liver issues from high ferritin.

Maybe you are a little allergic? Do they premed with an antihistamine? Maybe you could take one yourself before you go for your shot.

Regards

[Rich D]

Started Vidaza a week ago sub q. Some of the injection sites swell, turn red, and yes, they sure do itch. Bought some itch stopping cream which seems to help.

[Birgitta-A]

Hi Rich,
Some members have used primrose oil to treat injection site irritation due to Vidaza http://www.mdsbeacon.com/news/2009/10/07/evening-primrose-oil-alleviates-skin-irritations-at-vidaza-injection-site/
Kind regards
Birgitta-A

[slip up 2]

Rich...my husband uses Primrose Oil...after the 2nd shot he cracks 2 or 3 gel caps open and he repeats 2 more times during the day....