Help! Watery eyes!

That is one of the side effects of Taxotere which are also known as "Taxo-tears".  I had 6 roundsof Cytoxan/Taxotere and recall having the watery eyes for a while after I had finished chemo.   The watery eyes episodes lessened over time.   I don't think I took any OTC meds or used eye drops to help with those teary eyes.  In fact, sometimes, I had the opposite problem at times with dry eyes.  For that, I had some OTC eye lubricant (GenTeal) that I bought at Walgreens.

Congrats on your final chemo coming up!!!!  

During chemo my eye ran a lot and I was told to use 'OTC moisturizing drops'  (visine/murine/etc.) and they did help.  I have found OTC drops that seem to be much better, Thanks to my eye surgeon.   He gave me a sample of Refresh Optive to use after my first detached retina almost a year ago. 

My nose also woud, at times, just pour clear liquid as if a spigot had been turned on.  If I remember correctly, Imwas told that chemo will cause drying of tissues amd whemn that drymess hits a certain point - the body will take over and do excessive fluid to the area to compensate for the dryness.

I have my 3rd round of TC on 7/29. Just a couple days ago my eyes started watering and nose was running but today it is somewhat better. Doctor told me it had to do with chemo drying out the body and the body compensating for it.  I have some OTC eye drops which seem to help a bit. They told me not to bother taking allergy meds as it wouldn't really help. Good Luck!

This side effect is actually the result of dry eyes - which seems counterintuitive since the eyes are watery.  Lubricating eye drops, not the kind that have vasoconstrictors (that get the red out), are what you need.  However, it may not be a bad idea to have an eye doc check for the stenosis or scarring in the tear duct, it is not as common for that to be a problem but can definitely happen.  I found that it took about 6-8 weeks after my last Taxotere for the spontaneous tearing to stop, but it finally did.

latisecannon - I am well beyond the Taxo-tears, that is how I know it does go away!  Try a lubricating drop - they feel a bit weird at first, but ultimately are soothing.  I also would lay with my eyes closed and put a cool washcloth over my eyes.  I seemed to notice the worst watering when I kept my eyes open longer - like when watching TV, driving, or looking at the computer screen.  Also, maybe try closing your eyes for a few moments when you are doing those things - well, maybe not when driving, lol!  Are you getting Herceptin?  If so, you may have the watering eyes a bit longer.