Paclitaxol and severe heartburn

[lankylass]

I have been prescribed omeprazole 20mg to take orally while the other premeds are going iv prior to the paclitaxel iv

[Tweasel]

Hi Brewster. I had really bad  indigestion and gastric problems when I was on FEC and was prescribed Lansoprazole, which helped a lot. I was advised to take it every day throughout my chemo so that's what I am doing. I had my first Taxol and Herceptin yesterday and chemo nurse advised that Tax can cause gastric problems and indigestion so I'm carrying on with the Lansoprazole xx

[Brewster]

Thanks ladies. Was worried in case it was something sinister as onc said ladies don't get indigestion with paclitaxol ?? Glad if it's chemo related, can deal with that ! Got sucrulfate today which should help . Xx

[Curleychris]

Hi Brewster,
I had terrible heartburn when I started chemo so was px Lanzoprozole. It worked beautifully and when I completed my treatment I stopped taking Lanzoprozole and have had no further indigestion. Speak to your GP.

[fiz83]

Hi Brewster,
I am on weekly paclitaxol and for the first time in my life suffered from horrendous heartburn and indigestion. I have been prescribed something for it, I can't remember the name at the moment but can look it out later if you would like, Gaviscon is brilliant as well. Hope that reassures you x

[Brewster]

Anyone had weekly paclitaxol and suffered with epigastric discomfort/ severe heartburn? My team said it shouldn't cause this but it seems to with me? They have suggested doing a scope but I want to avoid that if possible and wonder if anyone else has had this side effect?? Thanks