HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Hi Doctor, My Mother Is A Cancer Patient. She Has

default
Posted on Sun, 7 Apr 2019
Question: Hi Doctor,

My mother is a cancer patient. She has pain in arm.

Doctor advised to have one pill of the attached medicine for 2 months. Just wanted to check what is this medicine and how does that work. Is there any side effect.

Thanks,
Simar
doctor
Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
it is for nerve relatad pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

This medicine combination is commonly prescribed for nerve related pain, even in cancer patients.

It does have side effects, like Dizziness, Drowsiness, Loss of balance or coordination,Dry mouth, Constipation, Tremors, etc.

Fortunately these are not severe in majority of patients and patient gets adjusted over time.

Hope this helps.
regards
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Indranil Ghosh

Oncologist

Practicing since :2004

Answered : 1712 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Hi Doctor, My Mother Is A Cancer Patient. She Has

Brief Answer: it is for nerve relatad pain Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. This medicine combination is commonly prescribed for nerve related pain, even in cancer patients. It does have side effects, like Dizziness, Drowsiness, Loss of balance or coordination,Dry mouth, Constipation, Tremors, etc. Fortunately these are not severe in majority of patients and patient gets adjusted over time. Hope this helps. regards