Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)

I had a reaction to the Cytoxin during my first 3 treatments (of 6) but by mid way, the steroid and benydryl treatments allowed me to get through no problem. Fatigue, the 'funky mouth' after a few days after transfusion left food tastless but I drank plenty of water and for some reason, salty corn tortilla chips helped me maintain an even keel. I know a number of people really lose their appetite and they can have trouble when nausea sets in but with my regimen, I really had no nausea. By my last 2 treatements, I was fatigued much more and had trouble sleeping. As someone had warned me about the cumulative effects may be a little more debilitating, my oncologies prescribed some Ambien to help sleep and that was very helpful to me. With 4 kids and me a stay at home mom, I needed every hour of sleep I could get!