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Afatinib 40mg and swollen lips

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Hi all, i have been taken off a target therapy drug called Osimertinib as my cancer has built up a resistance to it after 41/5 years. They are now giving me another target therapy drug called Afatinib 40mg.

Been on this for 10 days have the usual side effects Diarrhea itchy skin. But I now have swollen lips.

I was wondering if anyone else out there has had this side effect, if so can you share any information as how long it lasts or does it go away etc?

Thank you so much and hope everyone is well and getting on with their lives as best as possible.

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