Perjeta Side Effects?

Jamie785

Has anyone experienced cold like symptoms for an extended period of time after their last Perjeta infusion? I have had a stuffy nose since last May. My last infusion was in October. People have suggested it might be allergies but these aren't the normal symptoms of the allergies I used to have. The syptoms don't come and go. It has been constant for months now. My Oncologist doesn't believe Perjeta has anything to do with my condition. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you ...

positivenegative

gives e runny nose or bloody nose watery eyes  and sneezing.

swoopgirl

Yes these side effects are definitely from the Perjeta. My dr. just took away the Perjeta because he believes it is the biggest contributor to my sinus issues. I am a professional singer so this does not work out well for me. I had my first infusion of herceptin last monday without Perjeta. I didnt feel as much of it right after. Usually I feel like I have a 900 ton elephant on my lungs right after and the violent sneezing, omg! I can't tell you how many boxes of tissues I have gone thru in almost a year. Oh and the nosebleeds are awesome arent they? I am dealing with some stuffiness, nothing as bad but it still is not gone. I know it will take a while for this to leave my body . I am hoping to be done with both as of April which will be a year but my dr is not sure yet. 

swoopgirl

Sounds like you have been thru the mill. I am sorry to read of all your struggles, but glad you are moving forward. Please keep me posted as to how you do on Femara. What was the reasoning for you taking femara over tamoxifen? Just curious.