Capecitabine and Tiredness: What Users Say

• MeM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2020

Capecitabine for Colorectal Cancer "I was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in January 2020. I underwent 6 weeks of Xeloda along with 6 weeks of targeted radiation. The combination shrunk my tumor by 1.5 inches which was considered a great success when I had surgery in July 2020. I had a bit of nausea and was very exhausted. Some tingling in my thumb and fingers. I also had some diarrhea occasionally. My hair has never been healthier, zero hair loss. At one point, I had some mouth tenderness but never open sores. I have recently finished 4 months of follow-up chemo (Xeloda) and am currently recovering from side effects such as extreme fatigue, muscle aches, limited nausea, and diarrhea. Also, I’ve had split and peeling skin on thumbs and fingers. All in all, my experience with Xeloda has been good. I’ve been told that there is zero sign of any cancer left, CT scan last week will tell the tale. Will know more early January but feeling very optimistic."

• Sue...
• December 12, 2016

Capecitabine for Breast Cancer, Metastatic "I have been taking Xeloda 500mg for approximately 5 months with only a few side effects. I am on one week and off the next. I am tired during the week I am on, with occasional diarrhea. I have noticed my hair thinning more, but not too extreme. I don't have any hand or foot peeling as others do. I sleep really well, and my appetite has not been affected. On occasion, my gums feel a little tender. The best part is my tumor markers continue to drop in number! This is working for me."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2021

For Colorectal Cancer "They found a fairly good-sized tumor in my colon in Dec. 2020. Had it removed on Jan. 26, 2021. All other CT scans, blood checks, and urine tests returned negative, as did the pathology on the lymph nodes that they sent out after the operation. They have me on capecitabine for six months as a precautionary measure, the choice to take it was mine. I am on the three-week schedule - take medicine for two weeks, off for one week. I take 2000 mg with my morning meal and 2000 mg with my evening meal. I am in my second session and have had little or no side effects as of yet. Some upset stomachs and tiredness, that's about it. Just wondering if anyone else is taking this much without having problems? Stay safe and be careful and don't get lax about the COVID situation. I just had my first vaccine two weeks ago."

• Roz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2017

Capecitabine for Colorectal Cancer "I am in my 2nd month of taking Xeloda after going through 36 rounds of chemotherapy since 2013. My intake of Xeloda is 3 pills every twelve hours for 7 days and off 7 days. The side effect I am experiencing is the discoloration of the inside of my hands and the bottom of my feet, they also tingle and are painful at times. I am often tired and have also had pain in my shoulder and chest. I don't know if this medicine will keep the cancer from coming back, but I'd rather deal with these side effects than the chemo."