Imatinib for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Gleevec, Imkeldi
Reviews for Imatinib
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 8, 2012
Imatinib "I have been on Gleevec for about 10 years now, with absolutely no side effects, except for one! After my hair grew back, it was curly all over my head. Makes hair styles quite easy at my age of 71."
- Anonymous
- September 23, 2008
Imatinib "Gleevec has been a miracle drug for me, the side effects are minimal when you consider the outcome if you don't take it. Thanks very much to the inventor of this medication."
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- Anonymous
- May 13, 2011
Imatinib "It really does help if you stick to the plan. I didn't, and now I feel lots of different pains, and also my condition is progressing."
- bra...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 20, 2023
Imatinib "Gleevec is the best one so far. It has the least side effects. Seems easier on my body. I hope I'm able to stay out."
- Wal...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 17, 2017
"Sickness, lack of appetite."
- Vin...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- July 16, 2022
"No side effects. I am using this medicine for 5 years."
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"Started on Gleevec in May 2004. Had body aches, swelling around the eyes and ankles, and diarrhea. My body adjusted after a few months, the aches went away, and after a year or two, the diarrhea finally ended. I started on 800 mg/day, then 600, and after a couple of years, 400 mg per day. For those with tough side effects - I am sorry. Hopefully, one of the newer drugs may help. As for the cost: for the last several years, I paid $10/mo copay. With the pharmacy benefit management companies, the price started going up. I just switched to an online pharmacy that advertises a cost-plus program. It doesn't accept most insurance but is much cheaper than my copay. Hope that can help."