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Posted 10/23/2023 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
Taking four of these large pills give me the heaves and throw up sometimes. Why do you have to take them all at once. Can't you spread them out over a couple of hours.
Posted 10/23/2023 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Steve, it might be best to ask your Dr. But IMHO taking them in a way that doesn't make you sick is the best route to take.
Michael
Posted 10/23/2023 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
I am not a great pill taker. When I saw my Zytiga pills I wasn't happy. I just used slow breathing and focused on how they are going to help destroy cancer. Also, I took the pills in the early a.m. whenever I peed so I was always half asleep. All that being said, I don't see why you couldn't take one every 15-20 minutes if it helps you not throw up. Just don't eat for an hour after your last pill. Now I know some stickler will pipe up and claim that's not how they were taken in the trials. They also didn't take 750mg but that is what I took due to liver issues. Good luck.
Posted 10/23/2023 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
I spread mine out - a few minutes apart over a period of 15 - 20 minutes. But, on the few occasions I've taken them in quick succession because of need to get out the door, I've never felt nauseous.
Posted 10/23/2023 11:10 PM (GMT 0)
Good suggestions, but if you do take it slower you still have to remember no food for one hour after the last pill.
PS: Nausea is mentioned as a common side effect of Zytiga:

https://www.zytiga.com/starting-zytiga
Posted 10/24/2023 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hello, Steve -

Here to help, having been on ZYTIGA (Abiraterone Acetate) for over 8 years now ...

One day ... I wolfed down the four 250 mg tablets in quick succession, being in a rush that morning.

Never again! I had the dry heaves shortly thereafter.

Lesson learned, to be sure!

Nowadays, I get up in the morning and start my day. Drink some water first. That will buffer your stomach.

Then, with more water, take your first pill. I watch some morning news, then I start shaving and brushing my teeth. I take another pill, again with water.

I take my shower, and take the third pill, with more water. Then, I get dressed for school, and take my fourth tablet with water shortly before I depart.

This has worked WONDERS for me. There's probably 40 minutes involved here. It works for me.

I'm getting my full dose, and I don't eat anything for at least an hour afterwards, as directed. I have NEVER had any nausea, after following this protocol.

I will never wolf down the four tablets, in quick succession, ever again.

I hope this helps you. It has really helped me.

In fellowship,
CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University
Posted 10/29/2023 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, Steve ~

Have been thinking about you, since reading your post.

I am hoping you have had a better experience, while taking your medication.

I start my morning with a cold glass of water, which hydrates my system and creates a "buffer" for me first.

I then start my morning "getting ready for work" routine. It HAS worked well to take one pill at a time, with more water, and putting time between the consumption of each pill, with more water.

I have been following this routine for over 8 years, after that one early incident when I "wolfed down" the 4 pills, in quick succession, and the dry heaves quickly followed.

My lesson learned!

I am hoping you have established a routine that is working well for you, Steve. Been thinking about you, my compadre.

In fellowship,
CYCLONE - # Iowa State University
Posted 10/30/2023 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
Yes my friend..... I am taking them over about one hour.... It has been ok.....
Posted 10/30/2023 11:29 PM (GMT 0)
I am so thankful, Steve.

A subtle change, resulting in a noticeable difference.

Great to hear from you!

Handshake, fellowship, comradeship ~

CYCLONE - # Iowa State University
Posted 11/5/2023 4:01 AM (GMT 0)
Another thing I do ... which seems to create a buffer, before taking the four large tablets ...

I brew iced tea each evening, before bedtime, which I chill in the refrigerator overnight.

It's easy to do ~ very hot tap water in a jar, with tea bags added, then chill.

I usually start my day with a very small glass of that freshly brewed iced tea, with no sugar added.

From there, then I start drinking water, and taking the four tablets - spaced out over time, with additional water sipped in between.

There's something about starting out with that small glass of iced tea that seems to eliminate nausea.

Just part of my morning ritual, before taking the medication.

CYCLONE
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