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Originally Posted by bailie
I use ondansetron (generic for Zofran) for anti-nausea. I take it one hour before the Vidaza. I also start Miralax the same day as the first Vidaza and continue until the end of the shots (seven days) because the ondansetron can cause constipation. I have never experienced nausea from the Vidaza.
I think most people have been exposed to so many chemicals during their lives. It is hard telling why some people get these diseases.
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Thank you so much for the additional information regarding anti-nausea and constipation meds. My father was scheduled to meet with his hematologist/oncologist on 3/23/17 to discuss possible supportive care treatment plan if he decides against Vidaza at his age, however, he ended up in the ER that day with a fever over 104, pneumonia and a partially collapsed lung. He was admitted for 6 days. Last wk, he had a low grade fever on and off for 2-3 days, and as of yesterday, his fever has come back again, between 99-102 on and off with tylenol.
Wondering if these recurrent fevers may be a normal part of MDS?
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Eileen, daughter of dad age 86 dx w/MDS 3/2017. Monosomy 7, trisomy 8, deletion 7q31. Low Hg 6.5-9.3 (Jan-Feb 2017). Dr recommends Vidaza 100 mg,5 days+2 days, 21 off, 6-8 mos min. 3 rd bld transfusions in 2 mos. No tx yet.
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