Paclitaxol and severe heartburn

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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