Imatinib for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Gleevec
Imatinib has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 29 reviews for the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. 90% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 7% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Imatinib
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 8, 2012
Gleevec (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
Gleevec (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 inventer of this medication."
Frequently asked questions
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- Can I take Gleevec while pregnant?
- Anonymous
- May 13, 2011
Gleevec (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."
- brandi
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 20, 2023
Gleevec (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 on it."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Walte...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 17, 2017
"Sickness lack of appitite"
- Vinod...
- 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 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 a year or two, the diarrhea finally ended. I started on 800 mg/day, then 600 and after a couple of years, 400mg per day. For those with tough side effect - 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 pharm. benefit mgt companies, the price started going up. I just switched to an online line pharmacy that advertises a cost plus program. It doesn't accept most insurance but is much cheaper than my copay. Hope that can help."