Doxorubicin User Reviews & Ratings
Doxorubicin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 8 reviews on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 38% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer | 4 reviews for Breast Cancer | 82 medications | |
| Lymphoma | 2 reviews for Lymphoma | 66 medications | |
| Cancer | 1 reviews for Cancer | 22 medications | |
| Ovarian Cancer | 1 reviews for Ovarian Cancer | 37 medications |
- Anonymous
- August 14, 2010
For Ovarian Cancer "I had four Doxil treatments several years ago, and I am now just starting to have it again. It did great things for my CA-125 number, but there were some bad side effects. Very large sores on my elbows (this time I am wearing elbow pads from the beginning). I had a rash on both legs from top to foot. The hot red hands and feet are better if you do not take hot baths or showers. Keep the water lukewarm or cool."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 25, 2019
For Breast Cancer "I let them give me this doxorubicin stuff exactly once. (I can't have steroids, so there was nothing to buffer side effects.) I decided I'd rather die, quit chemo, and never went back, but that was 4 years ago, and I'm still here at the moment. I did have radiation. One of the worst two weeks of my entire life... and wouldn't you know, one round was enough to make me bald and give me cognitive impairment that lasted months."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 7, 2013
Doxorubicin for Breast Cancer "I did not experience any side effects, but based on a clinical trial result, I walked at a brisk pace for an hour most days to avoid cardiotoxicity."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 18, 2018
Doxorubicin for Breast Cancer "Adriamycin made me really weak, and I had to have blood transfusions. I had 4 doses. I'm coming up on 3 years cancer-free, so I think it worked well. I'm concerned about the long-term side effects."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 24, 2013
Doxorubicin for Lymphoma "It will melt away your tumors quickly, however, it has quite the delayed effect for nausea and vomiting. Make sure your oncologist gets you on some supportive meds!"
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- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 23, 2018
Doxorubicin for Lymphoma "Very deadly, it caused bleeding and all her organs were destroyed, kidney failed. She was on medication for high blood pressure, lung collapsed. She was only 19 years old."
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- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 17, 2013
For Cancer "It will make you feel nasty, and you have to be careful with the cardiotoxicity, but it will do its job. And it will do it very well."
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Doxorubicin for Breast Cancer "I was cancer free but recommended as a preventative, and it caused me more harm than any preventative. It has been 9 years, and I feel like the walking dead. I only got back 1/3 of my hair, severe depression, my menstrual cycle stopped and never started back, it took all resilience out of my skin, nerve damage in my fingertips and feet, can't stand long periods at a time, kidneys function but not like normal, body swelling, no interest in socializing or dating (single). I stay too tired to have fun or enjoy life anymore."