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taxotere and double vision
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taxotere and double vision
by lildeer, Mar 12, 2008 01:15PM
I have double vision from a 6th cranial nerve palsy ever since I started Taxotere 2 months ago. My oncologist says this is not a common side effect and doesn't know if it ever will completely resolve. I have completed 4 cycles of Taxotere and Xeloda (out of 6) and had a recent normal brain MRI to check for mets. Does anyone have experience with this side effect and if so, did it resolve after chemo?
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Mar 12, 2008 03:14PM
, Mar 12, 2008 03:14PM
Dear lildeer: Although peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of taxotere, cranial nerve palsies have not been a side effect that is documented in the literature. Although it is possible that this palsy is due to taxotere, it is also possible that the palsy is a timing coincidence and may have other explanations. It may be worth a consultation with a neurologist to look at the problem from a neurological perspective.
