I have recently been diagnosed with secondary breast ca and started on abemaciclib. I know there is a common side effect of diarrhoea- when does this usually start? I wondered if anyone has had this and can tell me more re side effects they have had
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I have been on abemaciclib and fulvestrant for over two years and diarrhoea is the only side effect I have experienced. I always have imodium to hand and am careful about what I eat. It started within a few days of starting abemaciclib and was quite bad with stomach cramps. it has subsided but I have changed my diet and cut out onions and use garlic oil instead of whole garlic. Dried fruit is no good so I have been very strict about mince pies and Christmas cake. Anything very spicy is also a trigger which is a pain but I guess it is a small price to pay as my scans have been stable for over two years. I don’t have fatigue or nausea and am able to live a pretty normal life. Good luck with it and let us know how you get on. There is always the option of dose reduction if you find things really difficult.