Hi, Wayne Loperamide is over the counter. It's generic for Imodium. You can also have your doctor write a prescription for the capsules available in bottles of 100, which might be covered by your insurance. It is usually very effective. Also, there is a drug called Lomotil ( available in generic, as well) for diarrhea. Hope this helps! Lee In a message dated 11/16/2007 3:22:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
CMLHope http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope?hl=en [email protected] Today's topics: * Medical Articles 11/15 - 1 messages, 1 author http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope/browse_thread/thread/353e56a0106639cb?h l=en * Gleevec side effects - 4 messages, 4 authors http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope/browse_thread/thread/5f1477ac354f39e6?h l=en * Wellness Retreat for Greater Toronto Area CMLers - 1 messages, 1 author http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope/browse_thread/thread/4c569dc1dd619bd3?h l=en * SKI 606 IS IT AVAILABLE NOW? - 2 messages, 2 authors http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope/browse_thread/thread/bbecf2fc7dc98e37?h l=en * Gleevec side effects to millie 800 mgs? - 2 messages, 2 authors http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope/browse_thread/thread/115e8db819a1736a?h l=en ============================================================================== TOPIC: Medical Articles 11/15 http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope/browse_thread/thread/353e56a0106639cb?h l=en ============================================================================== == 1 of 1 == Date: Thurs, Nov 15 2007 7:30 am From: Rob Medical Articles 11/15<http://cmlnewswire.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/medical-articles-1115/> ============================================================================== TOPIC: Gleevec side effects http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope/browse_thread/thread/5f1477ac354f39e6?h l=en ============================================================================== == 1 of 4 == Date: Thurs, Nov 15 2007 7:58 am From: "wayne becken" Have been on 400 mg daily(Gleevec) since year 2000. The last couple of months I have problems with persistent diahrrea. Also I was placed on Aggrenox(mild blood thinner).Has anyone on the list had similar diahrrea problems and found something that eases the problem? Wayne! == 2 of 4 == Date: Thurs, Nov 15 2007 8:07 am From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry Wayne, I started Gleevec in Feb. 2000 myself but have been lucky enough not have any diarrhea. Have you tried any of the over the counter items to resolve your problem? Greenie Springfield, MO. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com == 3 of 4 == Date: Thurs, Nov 15 2007 9:33 am From: "C.M. Houtz" Hi Wayne: I've been on Gleevec about the same amount of time and had the diarrhea problem a lot, especially for the first few years. I am also on a blood thinner, so perhaps there is a connection. I have been on as much as 800 mg. of Gleevec, but at present am on 400 mg. I am not having a severe problem with diarrhea at present but take a prescription for it. I take the Generic version and it's called Loperamide and is a 2 MG capsule. I can take it two times a day....in the morning and at night. It helps a lot. I had diarrhea so bad that I ended up in the hospital completely dehydrated at one point early on. Funny how some people are affected and others aren't. Ask your doctor about giving you a prescription for something. The over the counter meds didn't help me. Hope that I've helped you a little. Hang in there, Millie ----- Original Message ----- From: wayne becken To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 10:58 AM Subject: [CMLHope] Gleevec side effects Have been on 400 mg daily(Gleevec) since year 2000. The last couple of months I have problems with persistent diahrrea. Also I was placed on Aggrenox(mild blood thinner).Has anyone on the list had similar diahrrea problems and found something that eases the problem? Wayne! == 4 of 4 == Date: Thurs, Nov 15 2007 5:48 pm From: Peter H - The Man From Oz Hi Wayne, I have had persistant problems with diarrhea. I started on 400mg glivec and then was upped to 600mg. This increased the problem, but gave me good blood results.I managed to convince the specialist that glivec was the cause and then he prescribed me Imodium capsules 2mg. They work well for me, he prescribed enough for one capsule per day but I find that one daily for two or three days just breaks the cycle and I then get about a week to ten days of soft motions that are easy to manage. I have now had my glivec dose decreased to 400mg due to chest pains and muscle cramps and that has eased the diarrhea even further. ============================================================================== TOPIC: Wellness Retreat for Greater Toronto Area CMLers http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope/browse_thread/thread/4c569dc1dd619bd3?h l=en ============================================================================== == 1 of 1 == Date: Thurs, Nov 15 2007 8:13 am From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" We'd love for you to join us! When: November 23, 24, and 25th 2007 Where: At the Princess Margaret Hospital. Who will be there: Fellow CMLers and their carers There are still some places left. Hurry, as we need to reserve the right amount of food for lunches (both days) and snacks and refreshments (both days) If you are thinking about joining us, don't hesitate, send an email and reserve your spot today. Visit our website www.cmlsociety.org or email us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] See you there! Cheers! ============================================================================== TOPIC: SKI 606 IS IT AVAILABLE NOW? http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope/browse_thread/thread/bbecf2fc7dc98e37?h l=en ============================================================================== == 1 of 2 == Date: Thurs, Nov 15 2007 8:16 am From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" SKI 606 is still under investigation, but I hear patients are doing very well on the drug. If you cannot get into a trial and are not on Sprycel, you should give it a try. The new reduced dose greatly diminishes the risk of Pleural Effusion, which was a concern about this is the past. I have been on Sprycel since last February and I have NO issues with Pleural Effusion, and I am doing fantastic. Now that doctors have gained better experience with the drug, it is generally being well tolerated. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Cheers, Chery-Anne On Nov 13, 11:04 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi all, > Is SKI 606 available now? > Thanks, > Jeanie<3 > In a message dated 11/8/2007 11:47:30 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > That's interesting. I'm so sorry about the chills! I see Dr. Cortes at > MDACC and there was some talk about putting me on SKI 606 a few months > ago. The word out of MDACC is that there are fewer side effects from > SKI 606, but not everyone will react the same. > > All best, > Kristin > > ************************************** See what's new athttp://www.aol.com == 2 of 2 == Date: Thurs, Nov 15 2007 1:10 pm From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi can my onc prescribe now? Thanks, Jeanie<3 In a message dated 11/15/2007 8:17:19 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: SKI 606 is still under investigation, but I hear patients are doing very well on the drug. If you cannot get into a trial and are not on Sprycel, you should give it a try. The new reduced dose greatly diminishes the risk of Pleural Effusion, which was a concern about this is the past. I have been on Sprycel since last February and I have NO issues with Pleural Effusion, and I am doing fantastic. Now that doctors have gained better experience with the drug, it is generally being well tolerated. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Cheers, Chery-Anne ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ============================================================================== TOPIC: Gleevec side effects to millie 800 mgs? http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope/browse_thread/thread/115e8db819a1736a?h l=en ============================================================================== == 1 of 2 == Date: Thurs, Nov 15 2007 1:17 pm From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Millie, I was wondering why you had to go on 800 mgs of Gleevec and why you are now on 400? My platelets have been going up and my onc upped my gleevec to 600 mgs. It came down a lot and I went back on the 400 but this week my platelets jumped up again to 500. So I will be back on the 600 again. Did you counts become unstable and is that the reason for the increased Gleevec/ Thanks and blessings, Jeanie<3 In a message dated 11/15/2007 9:34:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Wayne: I've been on Gleevec about the same amount of time and had the diarrhea problem a lot, especially for the first few years. I am also on a blood thinner, so perhaps there is a connection. I have been on as much as 800 mg. of Gleevec, but at present am on 400 mg. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com == 2 of 2 == Date: Thurs, Nov 15 2007 3:47 pm From: "C.M. Houtz" Hi Jeanie. My Oncologist wanted to put me into remission (which hasn't happened) I got close, but that was it. He then put me on Sprycel which had a lot of side effects that he didn't like. At the time I was having severe muscle problems due to Arthritis, but it was also a side effect of the Sprycel, so he opted to give me a vacation from all of it and I was off of any cancer meds for two months. He then consulted with other people on the subject and it was decided to put me on 400 mg. of Gleevec again. My counts are wonderful right now, so I haven't a clue as to what's next. No, my counts never became unstable. I honestly don't ask to many questions. I've had this doctor for about 13 years. I am a breast cancer survivor too. I have complete faith in him and that's a good thing. I have learned a lot from this group though and am so glad that I have found you all. We all have such varying side effects and problems and it's good to talk about it. I did ask him about the new medication that just came out, but for now....Gleevec is the drug of choice. Blessings to you too. Millie ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 4:17 PM Subject: [CMLHope] Re: Gleevec side effects to millie 800 mgs? Hi Millie, I was wondering why you had to go on 800 mgs of Gleevec and why you are now on 400? My platelets have been going up and my onc upped my gleevec to 600 mgs. It came down a lot and I went back on the 400 but this week my platelets jumped up again to 500. So I will be back on the 600 again. Did you counts become unstable and is that the reason for the increased Gleevec/ Thanks and blessings, Jeanie<3 In a message dated 11/15/2007 9:34:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Wayne: I've been on Gleevec about the same amount of time and had the diarrhea problem a lot, especially for the first few years. I am also on a blood thinner, so perhaps there is a connection. 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