It is common for some blood counts (especially WBC and Platelets) to oscillate a bit during the first few months on Gleevec. I assume your wife is being tested every month at this stage, so you will be able to track the blood counts. The initial dose of Gleevec, whether 400, 600, or 800, is Dr.s' choice. I'd say it is more usual to start on 400 because, the Dr.s sometimes want to see how well you handle the drug, but there is a lot of evidence to suggest higher doses are more effective. You really aren't going to know for sure for several months.
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