Reflux on carbo/gem

[Marie101]

I've had 3 carbo/gem infusions so far. I have reoccurring ascites which is drained roughly every 3 weeks. Since I started the carbo/gem I am really struggling with reflux, so much so that it's stopping me drinking and eating properly because roughly an hour after I eat I am regularly sick. This only happens because the reflux causes me to cough and then the inevitable happens.

I'm trying to eat smaller meals to see if it helps and I have been medication to take.

Anyone else had this reaction on carbo/gem?

[Caleda4]

Hi, So sorry you are suffering like this. I had reflux when I had carbo/ taxol and was prescribed Omeprazole 20mg by my Oncologist. This worked very well,and you only take one each day. I did ask the question "will i be able to come off of these when chemo finishes". The answer was yes and I have never taken them since. It would be a good idea to speak with your team or Macmillan nurse. I hope that you get this sorted quickly as you should not have to put up with it.

[Marie101 in reply to Caleda4]

Thank you. I'm in for a drain on Monday so I'll speak to them again x

[doodoolatrice]

I have problems with reflux when on chemo so I take one Omeprazole first thing and another sf night which really helps x

[Marie101 in reply to doodoolatrice]

Thank you, it doesn't seem to be working for me but I will speak to them on Monday x

[bamboo89 in reply to Marie101]

If you're already taking Omeprazole or a similar drug, ask for Famotidine instead - it cuts stomach acid but works in a different way from the 'prazole' type drugs. I find omeprazole and the like don't work at all for me, in fact they seem to give me heartburn, so I have Famotidine instead (now that ranitidine has been withdrawn) - it works for 12 hours, so you may need it twice a day.

[Eriksendi]

you could try gaviscon as well. I used omeprazole and gaviscon as advised by my team and it did seem to help.

[Skyeplus]

I take Omeprazole, one a day. I still take it because am now on Niraparib. It works. Hope you get sorted. X

[Nov5]

Hi, sorry to hear you've been suffering with reflux and vomiting, it's really debilitating. Could it be related to the ascites too? Just a thought if you've not already asked your team about this.Really hope you get some relief soon. XX 🌹

[Sue-333]

I also had reflux and continuing nausea when on Carbo/ Caelyx treatment. Doctor said it was caused by steroids creating stomach acid. I was prescribed omeprazole and I was fine after taking that, only needed to take it when on steroids in the days following each treatment.