Pegfilgrastim and Rash: What Users Say

• G M...
• March 3, 2017

For Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy "I am not sure how effective the shot was, but I'm giving a low rating due to a severe allergic reaction. I had my first chemo on a Monday and received the shot at 3 pm the following Wednesday. By 5 pm, my feet were burning, a rash swept up my whole body. My heart was racing. I spent the evening in the ER. I needed a shot of epinephrine and was hooked up to an IV. I will not be having the shot after my second round of chemo this Monday."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2019

For Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy "My 89.5-year-old mom got a shot of Neulasta on Tuesday. Her first and only one. She has been so sick; we are assuming from the shot. She has a red rash and severe left upper abdominal pain. Sharp pains and tenderness. And sharp pains when she breathes in. It has been 5 days since the shot, and the pain is still strong. She isn't having bone pain at all, like some others have. We are hoping she feels better any minute now and have delayed seeking medical attention as we hope this will pass. She sees her doctor again in 3 days and hope he acts like he cares."

• Jol...
• February 21, 2011

"I had a severe allergic reaction to Neulasta! Within two hours of the shot, my tongue and mouth swelled, making speech difficult, I had red, puffy hives from my neck down. I was rushed to the ER, where I was put on an IV of adrenaline and Benadryl and a couple of other medicines to control the allergic reaction. I spent the night in the ER room while the doctor on duty said to my husband, NEVER in all his years of practice has he ever had to pump that much medication to control an allergic reaction! Neulasta also contains the E. coli bacteria, and for over a year, my doctors have been unable to get rid of a bladder infection I keep having recurrently! The bladder infection is the E. coli bacteria, which, after being treated with antibiotics, only returns within weeks."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2025

For Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy "Awful experience with this drug. Two days after the administration of this drug, I woke up in excruciating pain all over my body. I walked the floor with pain for two days and no sleep. My heart rate increased to a constant high rate of 123 and above. Plus, I got red spots on my body, and my white count went up to 34,000. I landed up at the ER. The doctor was concerned about blood clots because the count was so high. Stayed in the hospital for three days. Twelve days later, I still have a high heart rate. Also had a bloody nose all week. This was my first injection out of four. I'm having a serious talk with my oncologist before my next chemo to discuss. I really don't think I should be taking this. Sure, it raised my white count through the roof, but serious side effects."

• Dol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2017

For Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy "Severe stabbing bone pain, rash, and blisters on body."