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Old Sun Apr 22, 2012, 08:20 PM
sherryjac2 sherryjac2 is offline
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Itchy, Itchy, Itchy Vidaza?
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!
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Old Sun Apr 22, 2012, 10:42 PM
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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.

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Old Mon Apr 23, 2012, 04:27 AM
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Itching
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.
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Old Mon Apr 23, 2012, 05:25 AM
Birgitta-A Birgitta-A is offline
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Primrose oil
Hi Rich,
Some members have used primrose oil to treat injection site irritation due to Vidaza http://www.mdsbeacon.com/news/2009/1...njection-site/
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Old Mon Apr 23, 2012, 03:16 PM
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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....
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