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Can Xgeva Given After Knee Replacement Cause Side Effects Such As Tiredness, Weakness And Nausea?
I had knee replacement in July and in Dec. Xgeva was given to me 2days before Jul surgery and monthly until Dec when I was sched, but the nurse ? it and Iwas not given it and am not sced until March, I get Xgeva dor breast cancer cell that appeared in my bones ; been 3 years. after surgery I experence the side effects of tireness, weakness, nausea. I,m doing much better but not completely. I was told it would take time to have the side effect go away. Is this true and how long?
Tue, 4 Feb 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Tiredness, weakness and nausea could occur as a side effect after taking Xgeva given after knee replacement. Your treating doctor is correct. If these effects are persistant ,consult your doctor for change of drug.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Tiredness, weakness and nausea could occur as a side effect after taking Xgeva given after knee replacement. Your treating doctor is correct. If these effects are persistant ,consult your doctor for change of drug.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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