Pazopanib and Loss Of Appetite: What Users Say

• X_C...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2016

For Soft Tissue Sarcoma "After four failed chemo regimens, the doctors decided to try Votrient. The first week or two was the toughest. The worst side effect was the tumor pain, which was in my chest and back. Additionally, there was some fatigue, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. Three months later (now), I feel well, and there has been some slight shrinkage of my tumors. I'm also back in the gym. White hair kicked in within the first month. I'm a 22-year-old covered in white hair, lol."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2013

For Soft Tissue Sarcoma "I have started taking Votrient about three weeks ago. One tablet in the morning, one tablet in the afternoon, and one tablet before bedtime. I would be sick during the day (nausea, extreme fatigue, and no appetite.) I told my doctor about my experience and she suggested to take the tablets all at once before going to bed. I have been doing this for a week, and it is not too bad except waking up in the morning feel exhausted. But in the afternoon I would feel fine. I think the medication is working because I always have tumor pain and I will be going to the doctor this week for signs of some shrinkage."

• DIY...
• April 21, 2017

For Renal Cell Carcinoma "I was diagnosed with renal cell August 2016. Started in my left kidney, metastasized to lungs and vena cava. Still have both kidneys and have been on Votrient 800 mg the whole time. I take it at night. Hair, all hair, is white. Side effects: tiredness, bad mouth taste, some gastric issues, and loss of appetite. First CT scan showed tumors were shrinking, I have another soon. Good luck and God bless to all cancer fighters."

• G-G...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 1, 2017

For Renal Cell Carcinoma "Had a partial nephrectomy of the right kidney in 2005. The tumor was papillary renal cell. In Jan. 2016, the cancer reoccurred in several locations in the omentum. Surgery in June 2016 removed a portion of the frontal omentum including papillary renal cell tumors. Multiple nodules still remain in the omentum on both sides of my body. Have been taking 600 mg of Votrient since Nov. 2016, now 8 months. Shrinkage by as much as 50% has occurred in some tumors. None have increased in size during the period. Some initial side effects, hypertension, nausea, and weakness, have improved during the period; others, diarrhea, taste, and poor appetite, remain. At the age of 87, I am trying to stay active. Praying for improvements for all of us."

• Gra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 10, 2019

For Renal Cell Carcinoma "Discovered renal cell carcinoma in right kidney and had it removed in 2013. In 2016, it metastasized to liver. Had radioactive isotopes placed in three tumors in liver. Started taking Votrient 800 mg, but couldn’t tolerate it, so was cut back to alternating 400 mg and 200 mg every other day. My tumors have shrunk and kept cancer at bay now for 3 years. I have terrible diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of taste and appetite, all white hair, dry heaves. However, I take it at night and am on the toilet half the night, but I wake up each day and thank the Lord for another day!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2017

For Renal Cell Carcinoma "I'm a 66-year-old male. Had a radical nephrectomy of the left kidney in 2011. Scans showed a huge tumor. Six years later, had nonstop headaches for about 4 weeks. Scans showed a tumor on the cerebellum. Had surgery to remove that on May 10, 2016. That left me with palsy down my left side as the tumor and surgery damaged the 7th cranial nerve. Now I use a walker and wheelchair. Now a tumor has showed up in the stomach. Went on Votrient, effects were vomiting, diarrhea, all hair turned white, unable to get out of bed, loss of appetite, no taste. I started using cannabis oil, which helped alleviate nausea and loss of appetite. Last scans about two months ago, the tumor couldn't be seen. The oncologist didn't say it was gone, but it couldn't be seen, whereas the prior scan showed it clearly."

• lll...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2018

For Renal Cell Carcinoma "With Votrient, I had no major side effects, only loss of appetite and weight loss so far. Slowed progression of cancer down significantly."