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Regimen Information

For Cisplatin + Taxol, including Side Effects

Cisplatin + Taxol

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

How Cisplatin + Taxol chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

Cisplatin + Taxol for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Cisplatin + Taxol (paclitaxel) is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF CISPLATIN + TAXOL

  • Diarrhea

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Neuropathy

  • Anemia

For more information, see the 'Expert Resources' tab below.

Community Responses

Often, the most helpful information regarding treatment side effects comes not from clinical brochures, but rather from other patients like you. We've collected the most helpful community resources to help you prepare for the side effects and coping tips for your chemotherapy regimen.

What side effects did you experience while on this medication?

The following have been voted the 3 most helpful responses to this question.

Hi, I'm Joseph A.

Two treatments three weeks apart experienced cramping in toes , legs , fingers , flue like symptoms and loss of hair.

  • Wed Jun 10, 2015
Hi, I'm JACK H.

Two treatments, 3 weeks apart. Neuropathy in hands, and feet. Swelling ankles. Very tired most of the time.

  • Thu Jan 30, 2014
Hi, I'm Barbara S W.

I was not told about neuropathy and it was terrible tingling in my feet and hands, That was twenty years ago and it’s still a nagging reminder. I take 2400 mg of Gabapentin a day and sleep aids, even so I have trouble at bedtime! BeWare.

  • Mon Jun 14, 2021
Hi, I'm smit

Tired all the time. The treatment seems effective.

  • Sun Sep 9, 2018
Hi, I'm ROSEMARY A.

NO SIDE EFFECTS EXCEPT CONSTIPATION

  • Tue Jan 29, 2019
Hi, I'm Barbara S W.

I was not told about neuropathy and it was terrible tingling in my feet and hands, That was twenty years ago and it’s still a nagging reminder. I take 2400 mg of Gabapentin a day and sleep aids, even so I have trouble at bedtime! BeWare.

  • Mon Jun 14, 2021

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Treatment Overview

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