Hair loss, nose bleed, dizziness, fatigue,. My breathing is ok thank God for that. On my left side of face seems to feel swollen. I am managing it by drinking a lot of water and resting throughout the day.
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Regimen Information
For Taxol, including Side Effects
Taxol
Drugs in this Regimen:
How Taxol chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
Taxol for the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
Taxol (paclitaxel) is a drug used in the treatment of head and neck cancer.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF TAXOL
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Neuropathy
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Mouth Sores
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Diarrhea
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Community Responses
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What side effects did you experience while on this medication?
Shortness of breath
Not resolved. Dr not as worried as we are
For me, just hair loss!!
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