Sorafenib for Hepatocellular Carcinoma User Reviews

Brand names: Nexavar

Sorafenib has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 8 reviews for the treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. 13% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.

Sorafenib rating summary

4.6/10 average rating

8 ratings from 9 user reviews.

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David...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 10, 2012

Nexavar (sorafenib) "I have been using Nexavar for Hepatocellular Carcinoma for nearly a year, I did develop a skin rash but nothing too distressing. I had slight hair loss and thinning but its starting to grow back. I also developed mild colitis but have found Omeprazole helps really well. I also have insomnia but my doctor prescribed sleeping tablets which I use occasionally. Apart from occasional tumor pain I feel great, and I am on the maximum dose. The tumor has shrunk considerably and is now stable, my blood tests are normal."

10 / 10

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LACHA...
November 14, 2011

Nexavar (sorafenib) "I'm a female that has been taking this nexavar for 1 and half years now. I have continued to work full time. I have some side effects but nothing I cant handle. That's just a small price I have to live with for as long as I can. Just hang in there, it has been working for me."

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March 8, 2010

Nexavar (sorafenib) "I've been on this medication now for 11 days and on the 10th day I got a bad rash on my whole body from neck to toe. I've stopped the medication and will continue when the rash goes away. I also have had my blood pressure raise quite a bit. I don't really like the way the medicine makes me feel but if it will give me a few more years on this earth I guess I can make a go of it!"

3 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 26, 2020

Nexavar (sorafenib) "My husband was treated for almost 3 years for liver and bladder cancer. He died after about a month on Nexavar. Causes of death were pneumonia, blood clot on the lung, sepsis, and of course liver cancer. I blame Nexavar for his death. Ironically just a few weeks prior to death his bladder cancer was complete gone."

1 / 10

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Cdav
January 19, 2018

Nexavar (sorafenib) "Was on Nexavar since May 2017. Basically stymied growth until Jan 2018. Side effects included diarrhea, hand/foot syndrome (dry skin) and some dry patches on face. That reduced when dosage reduced from 800mg/day to 600/mg day. Significant weight loss (about 100 lbs), but been consistent past 3 months at about 215. Wished it would have continued to work. Next up is Stivarga...starts 1/19/18. Overall side effects easy to handle. Copay assist card from mfg was nice.8"

7 / 10

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Mannex
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 29, 2020

Nexavar (sorafenib) "My wife used nexavar in 2013 for 2 months and 13 days due to HCC liver cancer. Tace was done initially. Then Nexavar suggested by doctor. My wife died in March 2013. Please don't use this passage which goes to graves."

1 / 10

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paddy...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 14, 2012

Nexavar (sorafenib) "I have been taking Nexavar since May 5/12. I have tenderness in my hands and feet and dry skin. Energy level is good."

7 / 10

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kkano
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 22, 2020

Nexavar (sorafenib) "Used Nexavar for hepatocellular carcinoma and I thought it was poor. Many side effects and major weight loss. No impact on tumor growth"

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 29, 2016

Nexavar (sorafenib) "Not too much side effects, dry skin."

7 / 10

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