I was given taotere and had sever reaction is there an alternate durg I can take?

Question

I had sever reaction to my taxotere and was told my doctor will probably change me to a different drug, However I won't see him until my next treatment, Does any out there know of an alternative to taxotere and taxol?

Answer 1

Hopefully you did not have THIS error happen to you:
http://www.ismp.org/newsletters/acutecare/articles/20010207.asp


Also, In Jan 2005, an improvement was made to the way the main ingredient in Taxol is delivered in the bloodstream . The new drug is called Abraxane.

Read this: http://www.breastcancer.org/research_chemotherapy_022405.html

Answer 2

What kind of reaction did you have? There are a bunch of chemotheraputic agents out there and your physician will pull something out of his bag of tricks.
Everytime I give chemotherapy to a pt for the 1st time and the 2nd time and the time after that, I am totally aware of the possibility the pt may have a reaction, so thats why we give test doses of everything. I hope the nurse who gave you the alllergy producing drugs didnt give you the whole thing.
Keep in mind. New drugs are being invented. You may be able to get into a trial study. Ask your physician.
Prayers and peace to you and yours.

Answer 3

I personally think that you should talk to your doctor ASAP. and to even try and get some kind of medical advice from some strangers on the 'net is taking your life into your hands with really bad consequences.