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Finger nails and toe nails

They are all starting to fall out.

  1. Hi . I'm sure this is very disconcerting. Mind if I ask what medications you are on? I ask because losing nails has been a known side effect of some drugs. Our contributor Duane wrote about his experience here: https://prostatecancer.net/living/rare-side-effects. Has your doctor had any thoughts on the cause? Hoping others chime in with their experiences and your doctors get some answers soon. Best, Richard (Team Member)


    1. Richard,
      Olmesartan 40mg, pantoprazole, meloxicam, duloxetine, cosudex.
      I see the oncologist next week. Julian

    2. Hi Julian (). I know Duane mentioned Taxotere as the cause of his nail issues. I can't say about the one's you mentioned. Hope the doctor can give you some answers and some ideas on countering the side effects. Best, Richard (Team Member)

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