Suggest Treatment For Acne On Face And Chest After Taking Tarceva

Posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2015

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Question : I'm taking tarceva as a maintenance drug after taking chemo. It's given the acne side effects on my face and chest. Now I'm having it vaginally. This after the dosage went from 150 mg down to 75 mg. I also read that I should not have diary products. Is this true?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No this is not true.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
Acne is known side effect of this drug. But no need to worry for dairy products.
Please let me know
1. For which cancer you are taking tarceva?
2. Are you having diarrhoea?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions ,so that I can guide you further.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

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