Dear Carl
I have been on Sprycel a little over a year now. I was started out at 70mgbid
and that was way to strong for my system. Dr. said it looked like I had had a
bone marrow transplant. Then they tried 50mgbid and the same reaction. After
bone marrow recovered I was put on 20mg twice a day and am now at a -5log
reduction. I take my meds with breakfast and supper. The only stomach
problems I have encountered is wicked heart burn. You have to be very careful
with antiacids. I can take rolaids only two hours before meds or two hours
after. I feel very blessed that I have had such a terrific reaction to sprycel
that any side effects are managable.
Best of luck to you
Carolyn Kuptz
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From: Carl Davies
To: [email protected] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 11:09 AM
Subject: [CMLHope] "Stomaching" Sprycel (cross-posted)
Greetings:
As you may know because of the G250E mutation I have to switch from
Gleevec to Sprycel.
While on Gleevec, I had to take it with food and even then I
experienced nausea and occasional vomiting.
What is the best way to take Sprycel? With water? With food? And when
is the best time of day?
Is it as rough on the stomach as Gleevec?
I would appreciate feedback from you Sprycel veterans and some ideas as
to what initial side effects to expect.
Many thanks,
Carl
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