Mary I was put on tasigna Dec. of 2007. I started at 800 mg and my oncologist reduced it to 400 mg. I had no problems although they did monitor me closely for heart conditionns (I am really healthy, it was just tasigna protocol).The 800 produced pretty severe side effects with rash and joint pain. . The 400 has none. You can find the information on the drug on the Novartis site. Best thing I ever did was switch. Best of luck for your husband. Barb Stanley 57 DX 5-5-2002 age 51 Hydroxurea 5-5-02-6-3--02 Gleevec 400 mg 6-11-02 MMR 8-1-02 CCR 12-10-02 PCRU 3-17-03 Gleevec break: Feb. 15 - May 1, 2006 ( severe side effects) Gleevec 300 mg. May 1, 2006 - Dec. 15- 2007 800 mg tasigna Dec. 27 -Jan 12 ( stopped because of side effects) 400 mg tasigna Jan 20 - present (NO SIDE EFFECTS) Continuing strong PCRU #401 on Zavie's list
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