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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Gleevec has saved my life! 6yrs in remission. It worked for me instantly.I have been at zero for all of my 6yrs. Thank God,Thank Dr. Druker for giving me my life back. Side effects too few to worry about! Life is Good!!!!!!
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I have been on this drug since 2002 and have had little or no side effects. Occasional bouts of dirarea and possibly some weight gain although I was overweight when I began taking the drug. I am delighted and grateful for Gleevec
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I've been on gleevec since Jan 2006. works well, but a lot of side effects. weight gain. 30 lbs. diarrhea, hair loss, sensitive to sun, tiredness, no energy. bone pain, muscle cramps, and more. but is keeping my blood counts normal.
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Reviewer: buckeyegal , 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I've been on this drug for alomst 2yrs. I call it the Mircle Drug. I had some side effects like weight gain (40 pounds),leg cramping and dirrahea. Other than that Life has been GOOD.
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Reviewer: railroadbob, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I have been in remission over 6 years with this drug. The only side effect I have had is muscle cramps. It is very expensive but it works. I was on interferon for 2 1/2 years before this and the side effects were much worse
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