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Has anyone taken high dose vitamin C infusions with Yervoy?
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Has anyone taken high dose vitamin C infusions with Yervoy?

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    • August 16, 2011 at 10:47 pm
    AlanM
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      Over the summer I have received high dose(50 grams) vitamin C infusions twice a week. Last week I stopped because I was concerned about possibly multiplying the GI effects of ipi by taking the vit C. (I have my first ipi infusion tomorrow) The problem is that I am definitely feeling less energy and overall more poorly after stopping. Has anyone here had the Vit C infusions while also taking ipi? If so, any info on how the two coexisted would be appreciated.

      Alan

      Over the summer I have received high dose(50 grams) vitamin C infusions twice a week. Last week I stopped because I was concerned about possibly multiplying the GI effects of ipi by taking the vit C. (I have my first ipi infusion tomorrow) The problem is that I am definitely feeling less energy and overall more poorly after stopping. Has anyone here had the Vit C infusions while also taking ipi? If so, any info on how the two coexisted would be appreciated.

      Alan

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        • August 16, 2011 at 11:54 pm
        Lisa13
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          Hi Alan,

          High doses of anything – especially while on an experimental drug is not usually recommended. I just started ipi last week and stopped all my high dose vitamin/supplement routine except for Vitamin D and a multi vitamin (on the advice of my Dr).   You can certainly ask your Dr what they think, but I would guess the high dose infusions might be discouraged. 

          If ipi works, it should maximize your immune system anyway.

          Best of luck,

          Lisa

          • August 16, 2011 at 11:54 pm
          Lisa13
          Participant

            Hi Alan,

            High doses of anything – especially while on an experimental drug is not usually recommended. I just started ipi last week and stopped all my high dose vitamin/supplement routine except for Vitamin D and a multi vitamin (on the advice of my Dr).   You can certainly ask your Dr what they think, but I would guess the high dose infusions might be discouraged. 

            If ipi works, it should maximize your immune system anyway.

            Best of luck,

            Lisa

              • August 17, 2011 at 12:59 pm
              AlanM
              Participant

                Thank for your response. I will ask my doctor. Most likely l will keep my vitamin and herb routine going but back off on the infusions of Vitamin C.

                Alan

                • August 17, 2011 at 12:59 pm
                AlanM
                Participant

                  Thank for your response. I will ask my doctor. Most likely l will keep my vitamin and herb routine going but back off on the infusions of Vitamin C.

                  Alan

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