Tasigna and Pain: What Users Say

• ase...
• May 20, 2009

For Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia "I used this medicine for 3 months, after 6 years of using Gleevec/Glivec. Though it was effective at 3 months, it improved RBC and WBC, reduced pain side effects at rest in comparison with Glivec, I was further restricted in activity than with Glivec. I developed shortness of breath, an extra heartbeat, which turned into an ischemic problem at mid LAD."

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2011

For Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia "2 years on Gleevec with minimal positive effect and maximum side effects. 3 months on Tasigna and swelling gone, leg pain gone, nausea gone, I feel good. Tests show much improvement and my doctor is now very optimistic. Twice a day regime and eating times are small problems. My libido is back."

• Jay...
• February 15, 2016

For Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia "After Gleevec quit working after five years and no remission, Tasigna has been a wonderful medicine. Thinning hair, a little hip pain, and some blisters/itching... but so much blessing to have achieved molecular remission in 4 mos. and continued for 3 yrs. now. Doc has reduced my dose from 600 to 400 mgs to see if rashes stop and pain subsides. Hopefully, won't have to go back up. The cost is insanity... good thing I get assistance or I wouldn't be here."