Niraparib side effects

[Hannah54]

hi everyone, I’ve got grade 3 high grade serous ovarian cancer, I finished 6 rounds of Paclitaxel and carboplatin in Desember. I’ve just started 200mg Niraparib three weeks ago but seem to have developed swollen legs, has anyone had any experience of this?

[Lyndy2]

Hi Hannah54

I suggest you get it checked out. I am on another Parpi and it doesn’t seem to be a known side effect but I also have lymphodema (swelling in the legs) as the lymph nodes in my abdomen no longer shift lymphatic fluid very efficiently.

If there’s a chance you might be developing lymphodema, ask to be referred to a specialist lymphodema service in your area (GP surgeries don’t always have the specialist skills ).

Best of luck with it all xx

[Hannah54 in reply to Lyndy2]

hi Lyndy2, thankyou for your reply, I will mention that to my doctor, it sounds like that’s what it could be Xx