Carolyn/LeeI too, switched from Gleevec to Sprycel about a month ago.
My history in short form is as follows...
Tom Dunham, BD:8/1941
DX CML 12-23-2008
MDA Protocol: Tasigna-400mg; 2xday-1/09
Q PCR bone@ 0.17 7/09
Acute Pancreatitis-7/5/09
Stopped Tasigna-7/13/09
Q PCRU blood-7-29-09 !
Sta
Thank you for your prompt reply.
On Nov 22, 3:55 pm, "John Kuptz" wrote:
> Hi Lee,
> I was switched from Gleevec to sprycel because I developed Gleevec induced
> hepititis. The doctors had to wait for Sprycel to be FDA approved. I was
> then started on 70 mg bid which proved way to strong, just
Thank you!
On Nov 22, 11:47 am, Tanya Metaksa wrote:
> My husband switched to Sprycel several years ago because Gleevec had
> too many side effects. It has worked well with fewer side effects.
> As for going back to Gleevec, I doubt it, but there is Tasigna (sp?)
> as well.
>
> Tanya
> On No
I group, I dropped a jack stand on my foot, big toe. Took sock off and I had a
blister. I broke it with a pin and blood was pink. Wonder if water from my body
mixed with the blood 2 make it look pink. That scary. Last blood work was 3
months ago, have labs on Dec 2nd. Greenie
-Original Mes
Hi Lee,
I was switched from Gleevec to sprycel because I developed Gleevec induced
hepititis. The doctors had to wait for Sprycel to be FDA approved. I was
then started on 70 mg bid which proved way to strong, just about wiped out
my platlets. I then had to wait for the bone marrow to recover a
You have to take Gleevec with a mild meal--Breakfast worked for me.
No tomato products or spicy foods at all.
In a message dated 11/21/2009 12:51:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
jodyca...@cox.net writes:
Hi Joan...I've been on gleevec since April 01 and finally figured out
what works for me
Hi Gleevec quit working for me and I was put on Tasigna--it worked for
about 8 months and quit working also. I am now on Sprycel, and it is working
so far.
My Onc put me back on Gleevec after the Tasi quit working, and it didn't
work at all. It felt like I was taking candy. He put me on
My husband switched to Sprycel several years ago because Gleevec had
too many side effects. It has worked well with fewer side effects.
As for going back to Gleevec, I doubt it, but there is Tasigna (sp?)
as well.
Tanya
On Nov 22, 2009, at 6:58 AM, Lee wrote:
> A friend of ours is starting S
Great post Susan,
Susan, What's your "Gleevec PK level" that you mentioned below?
I was dxd. April '02
Remission from Gleever 12/24/02
over 7years remission from gleevec. On 400mg, I usually take 300mg, 100mg tabs
daily to control nausea.
I had recently been slacking on taking my G
A friend of ours is starting Sprycel on Monday and asked me to inquire
about some helpful tips about the medication. According to his
doctor,Gleevec is no longer working for him. Once a patient is
switched from Gleevec to another, is it possible to go back to Gleevec
if those results are not favora
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