lbailes wrote: > I was told to avoid acetaminophen (Tylenol and Excedrine). This is also > listed on the Gleevec site.
The issue with Tylenol has to do with its effect on liver function. The body's system for processing Gleevec taxes the liver in some people. Adding Tylenol can exacerbate the problem. If you take Tylenol and your liver tests remain good, then you won't have a problem taking it. That said, you should heed the warning not to exceed taking 2 Extra-strength Tylenol more than 4X daily. BTW, the same goes for alcohol, another compound that can tax the liver. I know people on Gleevec that drink a bottle of wine daily and suffer no ill effects. So as long as your liver function is normal, not to worry about booze or Tylenol! Mike Burwen --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com ------------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHope" group. To post to this group, send email to CMLHope@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
