Posted this in another forum, but I'm trying to get as much info on this new drug as I can...
I had a reaction to Vecitbix (panitumumab) yesterday and was wondering about other people's experience with it. I am the first one to get it at our clinic. I'm also on Xeloda, 2000mgs twice a day.
I had one dose two weeks ago with no reaction. My face broke out in a prety bad rash, but I had some antibiotics and its helping.
Yesterday, I had infusion #2 and as soon as it was done I had a spasm in my lower back, pulsating from the center outward towards my sides. Then I started shaking, kind of like when you have a fever breaking only more intense. When I sat the spasm would get worse. I was a Michael J Fox moment, with no Rush there to make fun of me
They gave me demerol and in about 10-15 minutes, the show was over. They are going to try it more slowly next time hoping it won't make me shake, rattle and roll against my will...
Thanks for your help, smoke em if you got em this way please.