Gleevec for Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia User Reviews
Are you taking this medicine?
Your review helps others make informed decisions.Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or remove inappropriate content. Reviews appearing to come from parties with a vested interest are not published. This information is not intended to endorse any medication and should not replace the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals.
More about Gleevec (imatinib)
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Reviews (37)
- Drug images
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- Patient tips
- During pregnancy
- Generic availability
- FDA approval history
- Drug class: BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors
- Breastfeeding
- En español
"Been on Gleevec 100 mg since June 2011 for chronic eosinophilic leukemia. Side effects comprise muscle cramps, tiredness, and persistent cough. Has reduced my white cell count from 13 to <0.6. I have reduced my level to 50 mg or half a tablet, and my blood counts have remained stable over a 10-month period. I did this to alleviate the cramps and cough. Helped the cramps but not the cough. I still get tired but not as tired as I was prior to the medication."