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Nausea with Ibrutinib

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Hi to all of you, so pleased I was able to find this forum.

I started Ibrutinib, 3 capsules a day, on Tuesday, now Thursday. So far the only side effect I have experienced is nausea and heartburn. I know from reading here that heartburn can be quite common. Anyone else experience nausea? I have been drinking Ginger tea, do not want to take meds in hopes that this passes quickly, and I do not want to spend my days being sleepy.

Thanks in advance

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Intermittent nausea on & off throughout the week.

Zofran helps.

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Thanks, will definitely try the Zofran if the nausea persists.

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Yes the first few weeks are the worst, the drug attacks the CLL, and there is a lot of rubbish for the kidneys to get rid of. Make sure you drink alot of water - more than 3 pints a day

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I really appreciate this. I will be sure to have my water bottle close by all the time. I did notice cold fluids seem to help more than warm.

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