User Reviews for Capecitabine
Also known as: Xeloda
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| Condition |
Reviews | Compare | Avg. Ratings |
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| Colorectal Cancer | 6 reviews | 13 medications | 9.7 |
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| Breast Cancer, Metastatic | 1 reviews | 34 medications | 9.0 |
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| Breast Cancer | 0 reviews | 52 medications | Not rated - Be the first | |
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer![]() |
0 reviews | 22 medications | Not rated - Be the first | |
Pancreatic Cancer![]() |
0 reviews | 17 medications | Not rated - Be the first | |
Prostate Cancer![]() |
0 reviews | 94 medications | Not rated - Be the first | |
Renal Cell Carcinoma![]() |
0 reviews | 19 medications | Not rated - Be the first | |
Stomach Cancer![]() |
0 reviews | 6 medications | Not rated - Be the first | |
| Summary | 7 reviews |
9.6
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Reviews for Capecitabine
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Xeloda (capecitabine) for Colorectal Cancer: I had little to no side effects. It elimanated one tumor and slowed the grouth of the other.
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| March 27, 2008 8:02 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Xeloda (capecitabine) for Breast Cancer, Metastatic: I have advanced breast cancer in treatment. Xeloda has been better than being stuck in the chemo suite at my oncologist's office all the time. I just take the pills and they are pretty easy to take, compared to the infusions. Now I just have to go once a month to get my Taxotere. My nurse also has me putting lots of lotion on my hands and feet to prevent side effects, so far my hands are just dry sometimes. The best part is my hair is coming back. If I'd known this drug was available earlier, I'd have asked for it.
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| May 3, 2009 2:15 PM | ||||||
| Review by Oose: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Xeloda (capecitabine) for Colorectal Cancer: This drug saved my life. It eradicated my tumor and made it possible for me to have a much less extensive surgery than anticipated. I had very few side effects and the ones I did have were easily managed with medicine.
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| October 25, 2008 4:33 PM | ||||||
| Review by omaralim: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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capecitabine for Colorectal Cancer: My mum was on this medication for approximately 12 months. Compared to the Folfox-4 protocol, this medication delivers the same effectiveness with significantly less side effects in addition to the convenience of being in tablet form. The only side effect that caused mum to discontinue the treatment was decreased white blood count causing reduced immunity (similar to other protocols).
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| July 19, 2008 1:34 AM | ||||||
| Review by vange: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Xeloda (capecitabine) for Colorectal Cancer: My father was diagnosed with stage four colo-rectal cancer one year ago. I'm thankful for Xeloda it has worked in shrinking the tumor on his colon, he has not lost hair, does not vomit or have constant diarrhea, is eating well and can still taste flavors of the food he eats, I thank the God for this. But he does have other symptoms like pain and peeling on his hands and feet, blackness on his hands and bottom of his feet. I do notice he has chills, feels week and disoriented at times, body aches and his hearing is not as good as it was before.
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| Review by sacoma: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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capecitabine for Colorectal Cancer: I am using this now, have already had 6 weeks treatment. It helped shrink the tumor before surgery. I am on a further 6 months course to eradicate any cells left and have had no side effects at all.
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| August 22, 2009 3:32 AM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Xeloda (capecitabine) for Colorectal Cancer: I have been on Xeloda since October 2011 and haven't had any of the side effects listed. I have been able to maintain my appetite and haven't lost my hair. Actually, my hair has thinned just a little, gained a little bit more body and is getting lighter. This has been a very positive experience as far as chemo goes. I definitely will do Xeloda again (If I have to). There is a questionable mass on my lung...surgeon says cancer....oncologist no sure...and it is shrinking. I'm unsure if it is related to the combination medication I was on or Xeloda. I will hopefully determine that with this cycle of Xeloda on its own.
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