Does Gleevec Oral have side effects?
The following side effects are associated with Gleevec Oral:
Common side effects of Gleevec Oral:
| Fluid in the Covering of the Heart or Pericardium | Severe |
| Hemorrhage | Severe |
| Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus | Severe |
| Escape of Fluid into the Lungs | Severe |
| Fluid in the Lungs | Severe |
| Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines | Severe |
| Visible Water Retention | Severe |
| Ascites | Severe |
| Water Retention | Severe |
| Anemia | Severe |
| Decreased Blood Platelets | Severe |
| Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell | Severe |
| Excessive Watery Eyes | Less Severe |
| Joint Pain | Less Severe |
| Backache | Less Severe |
| Muscle Pain | Less Severe |
| Cramps | Less Severe |
| Dizzy | Less Severe |
| Chronic Trouble Sleeping | Less Severe |
| Fever | Less Severe |
| Chills | Less Severe |
| Rash | Less Severe |
| Feel Like Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Gas | Less Severe |
| Diarrhea | Less Severe |
| Stomach Cramps | Less Severe |
Infrequent side effects of Gleevec Oral:
| Fluid Accumulation Around the Eye | Severe |
| Pneumonia | Severe |
| The Flu | Severe |
| Canker Sore | Severe |
| Trouble Breathing | Severe |
| Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood | Severe |
| Sinus Irritation and Congestion | Less Severe |
| Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus | Less Severe |
| Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements | Less Severe |
| Hair Loss | Less Severe |
| Dry Skin | Less Severe |
| Low Energy | Less Severe |
| Excessive Sweating | Less Severe |
| Loss of Appetite | Less Severe |
| Head Pain | Less Severe |
| Nosebleed | Less Severe |
| Cough | Less Severe |
| Swelling of the Abdomen | Less Severe |
| Numbness and Tingling | Less Severe |
| Feeling Weak | Less Severe |
Rare side effects of Gleevec Oral:
| Depression | Severe |
| Fluid Accumulation in the Brain | Severe |
| Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet | Severe |
| Retinal Hemorrhage | Severe |
| Macular Swelling and Degeneration of the Eye | Severe |
| Increased Pressure in Eyes | Severe |
| Pink Eye | Severe |
| Hemorrhage from the Conjunctiva of the Eye | Severe |
| Optic Disk Edema | Severe |
| Hemorrhage of the Vitreous of the Eye | Severe |
| Tumor Bleeding | Severe |
| High Blood Pressure | Severe |
| Inflammation of the Covering of the Heart or Pericardium | Severe |
| Heart Compression caused by Excess Fluid in the Covering | Severe |
| Chronic Heart Failure | Severe |
| Failure of the Left Ventricle of the Heart | Severe |
| Heart Failure | Severe |
| Accumulation of Blood in Subdural Space Under Skull Bone | Severe |
| Abnormally Low Blood Pressure | Severe |
| Stomach Ulcer | Severe |
| Burning Stomach | Severe |
| Inflammation of the Large Intestine | Severe |
| Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines | Severe |
| Blocked Bowels with No Movement | Severe |
| Liver Failure | Severe |
| Hepatitis caused by Drugs | Severe |
| Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas | Severe |
| Acute Kidney Disease | Severe |
| Inflammation of the Skin with Blisters | Severe |
| Erythema Multiforme | Severe |
| Stevens-Johnson Syndrome | Severe |
| Skin Rash with Sloughing | Severe |
| Sweet's Disease | Severe |
| Psoriasis | Severe |
| Fingernail and/or Toenail Disease | Severe |
| Skin Discoloration | Severe |
| Fit | Severe |
| High Amount of Bilirubin in the Blood | Severe |
| Fast Heartbeat | Severe |
| Blood Circulation Failure due to Serious Heart Condition | Severe |
| Chest Pain | Severe |
| Abnormal Liver Function Tests | Severe |
| High Pressure Within the Skull | Severe |
| Collection of Clotted Blood in an Organ, Space or Tissue | Severe |
| A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine | Severe |
| Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches | Severe |
| Confused | Severe |
| Migraine Headache | Less Severe |
| Blurred Vision | Less Severe |
| Dry Eye | Less Severe |
| Ringing in the Ears | Less Severe |
| Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes | Less Severe |
| Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot | Less Severe |
| Throat Irritation | Less Severe |
| Indigestion | Less Severe |
| Sun-Sensitive Skin | Less Severe |
| Itching | Less Severe |
| Joint Stiffness | Less Severe |
| Bone Pain | Less Severe |
| Drowsiness | Less Severe |
| Loss of Memory | Less Severe |
| Feeling Faint | Less Severe |
| Sensation of Spinning or Whirling | Less Severe |
| Taste Problems | Less Severe |
| Temporary Redness of Face and Neck | Less Severe |
| Weight Gain | Less Severe |
| Underactive Thyroid | Less Severe |
| Anxious | Less Severe |
