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First round of chemo yesterday. I had Alimta, carboplatin and tagrisso. When do side effects start? When is best time to take tagrisso?

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Sugar Hill, GA

Stage 4 NSCLC w/ metts to brain. Gamma radiation for brain lesions. 1 done and hopefully 1 to go. Off all steriods!

September 7, 2024
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A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Thank you soooo much! I took it last night <1st dose> and I slept good. I'll keep taking it at bedtime. 😁

September 7, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Thank you so much! Because today I feel great. Probably my best day in a long time! 😌

September 7, 2024
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When do side effects start
- Side effects from chemotherapy can vary, but they often begin within a few days after treatment. For Tagrisso (Osimertinib), common side effects include
- Low red and white blood cell counts
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Dry skin
- Oral inflammation and ulcers
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When do side effects start?
- Side effects from chemotherapy can vary, but they often begin within a few days after treatment. For Tagrisso (Osimertinib), common side effects include:
- Low red and white blood cell counts
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Dry skin
- Oral inflammation and ulcers
- Fatigue
- Cough

When is the best time to take Tagrisso?
- Tagrisso should be taken exactly as prescribed by a physician. It is taken orally as a tablet once daily. Consistency is key, so try to take it at the same time each day.

For more details, you can visit the following resources:
- [Tagrisso — AstraZeneca](https://www.tagrisso.com)
- [Osimertinib (Oral Route) — Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/os...)

September 7, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I was alimta, carboplatin and keytruda (now just keytruda) but side effects would kick in on the 3rd day after infusion and usually be gone by day 7.

September 7, 2024

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