Capecitabine
Hello , My name is Jill and I will be starting Xeloda next week. I was on Ibrance/Letrozole for 16 months and it has stopped working. I am curious about the new meds and wanted to talk to you ladies about a few things. I have not met with the Onc Pharmacy yet to discuss the drug and ask various questions so I figured I would come to the experts 😁
- Can I take it with food or do I have to wait the 30 minutes after eating, just asking for convenience sake.
- I checked the list of food that has Folic Acid and it seems like everything except Sugar and Fat are pretty much my options 🤣 so really what are the big things to avoid, I would love to get recommendations on cabs that you have found tolerable like Bread & Pasta etc.. is there a brand out there that isn't enhanced or fortified with folate?
- I am an avid Pickleball player and hope to be able to continue playing but if I manage to develop Hand & Foot syndrome do you have any suggestions for creams or things to help with friction?
- I enjoy a few glasses of wine and wanted to know if it makes the symptoms worse or if it is tolerable to deal with on occasion.
Thank you from a Newbie to the Drug, I have been on this Rodeo for 30 years and still doing great overall so I am hoping to tolerate this drug like all the rest in my past.
Jill 😍
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@bigred62 , Welcome to the forum! I’ve been on Xeloda for a year and a half. It’s working really well for me. It’s ok to take it with food. You’re just supposed to take it within a half hour after eating. My pharmacist didn’t know anything about the folate thing and said that there are no dietary restrictions. I did stop taking my multivitamin because it has lots of folic acid in it. Hand foot has been somewhat of a problem and I can’t really hike anymore without getting blisters. But I can do city walks and go to exercise classes with lots of aerobics in it. I went to a good running shoe store and they fitted me with cushy shoes and compression socks. That helped immensely. I use voltaren, aquaphor, and urea cream on my hands and feet. For me that needs to be done regularly. I do get some digestive issues and try to eat foods that are not too spicy or vinegary. I take Pepcid every morning and that helps a lot. I drink wine occasionally but too much affects my stomach. I would say to try the pickleball, just be sure to have good shoes and socks. There’s a thread for those on Xeloda if you want more info.
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Thank you AJ, I appreciate your feedback.
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