I had 5 infusions of Pluvicto; the last one was 7 weeks ago. The only lasting SE is dry mouth and tongue, some taste issues. The taste issue is almost back to normal, but the dry mouth has persisted. I did ice chips before, during, and after infusion. Several visits with oral medicine at Dana Farber with various treatments which none have helped resolve the issue. My MO said this may resolve over time but could be permanent. I was not in a clinical trial study but a PA that was overseeing the trial indicated that icing during treatment did not seem to help those in the trial. As you see from HU, response differs for each individual.
On the bright side I had substantial reduction in PSA and PSMA-PET showed significant response.
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I appreciate that you have taken the time to respond. I understand that everyone is an individual and has different side effects to these treatments. This forum is a valuable resource e for all of us and I am grateful to have found it.
Do a search of H.U. history from May of this year (2023) for the following very informative post for Dry Mouth. I can't post it her cause it's over 7000 characters. I'll send it to your Private Message site.
Dry Mouth & the Advanced PC Patient (for those on Pluvicto or meds or ICI, where a side effect is dry mouth) - A Guide
The docs where I was treated in Munich said that nothing has conclusively been shown to help. One nurse there gave me lemon slices to suck on, but hard to tell if that made a difference! I have mild symptoms years after, need to have a glass of water nearby when I eat something dry like crackers.
I haven't done anything specific other than push, push, push fluids. Haven't noticed any reduction in saliva production. The first couple of mornings after treatment I get a slight nausea which goes away with food. I lift weights and bike (indoor) with extra layers to sweat extra (big pile of clothes for subsequent 3x washings) during the first couple of days. The first couple of nights suck because I'm going to the bathroom ~ every hr because of pushing fluids which I believe a necessary evil, until the 3rd night I ease off. Note that it is important to maintain electrolytes during this time, so salty and potassium-rich food are a good idea.
Getting my 5/6 infusion Thursday. A number of my blood parameters tend to drop after treatment (WBC, RBC, platelets), but tend to rebound subsequently. My liver enzymes (ALT/AST) tended higher earlier in the treatment plan but now are within or slightly over the reference ranges.
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