Hi
iv just been put on Afatinib 40mg.
I experience some side effects. One being swollen lips. Has anyone out there had swollen lips due to this medication, if so does it go away?
thanks
Hi
iv just been put on Afatinib 40mg.
I experience some side effects. One being swollen lips. Has anyone out there had swollen lips due to this medication, if so does it go away?
thanks
Hi Kerga,
There is information on our website on afatinib which you might find useful and they mention in there possible side effects you might encounter and we also have information on side effects of cancer drugs including on your mouth and cancer drugs and tips on how to cope with them.
If you haven't done so already, make sure you mention these side effects you have been experiencing to your medical team including the swollen lips and ask whether there is anything that could help.
I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who have also experienced swollen lips due to afatinib or who may have had side effects linked to this cancer drug.
Best wishes,
Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator