Hi, Son has been on Tasigna for approx 5 months. Had headaches first week or two but none after that. Had rash and itchy scalp and also liver enzymes increased so dose was halved and no side effects at all. I think for some gradual increase of dosage is best to enable body to adjust.
On Aug 14, 8:58 am, peg <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > Thanks to all of you who took the time to respond to my fears about > this switch. Went head-on with my oncologist today and I think he > understands me better. Had the option to switch from Gleevec to > either Tasigna or Sprycel. Gleevec is gone. I have opted for > Tasigna...for a variety of reasons, but option for Sprycel is open if > we need it. > > Here is the question I have now to anyone who has made this switch > specifically from Gleevec to Tasigna....what initial and immediate > side effects can I expect? Nausea and rash like Gleevec? If nausea > was a problem can anyone tell me what was prescribed, since both the > zofran and compazine prescribed with my Gleevec are both > contraindicated with Tasigna, due to risk of Long QT. I only ask > about the initial side effects just to be prepared....I still have to > work some part of every day no matter how I am feeling. I am self > employed, but to be absent from my work would cost me the contract > that keeps the roof over our heads. Knowing what could happen, > doesn't mean it will but being prepared for all posibilities works > best for me. > > Thanks again, peg -- [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com ------------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHope" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope
