Reviewer: foxy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

Comment:
gleevec works really well at keeping my white count incontroll, but I have 9 side effects, some I have to take othere medications for, some i just suffer through.

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gleevec works really well at keeping my white count incontroll, but I have 9 side effects, some I have to take othere medications for, some i just suffer through.
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Reviewer: wills, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have been treated for going on 4 years. I am in remission and doing well. I sort of look like a raccoon sometimes because of side effects effecting my eyes. Pain, watering etc. Still some vomiting from time to time but, all in all I am doing great, am able to take hikes, walk the dog and enjoy family and friends. I feel lucky that I have this medication and wonderful medical support.

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I have been treated for going on 4 years. I am in remission and doing well. I sort of look like a raccoon sometimes because of side effects effecting my eyes. Pain, watering etc. Still some vomiting from time to time but, all in all I am doing great, am able to take hikes, walk the dog and enjoy family and friends. I feel lucky that I have this medication and wonderful medical support.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Been taking for 6 years and has kept it in check. Very few side effects

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Been taking for 6 years and has kept it in check. Very few side effects
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Reviewer: psavel@hughes.net, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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When I first started using it I was sick and threw up a lot.My eyes are red and always look funny. Some swelling and a lot of diarhea.Lots of aches and pains and low energy level. The drug is working for me though and I am in remission now and doing much better.

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When I first started using it I was sick and threw up a lot.My eyes are red and always look funny. Some swelling and a lot of diarhea.Lots of aches and pains and low energy level. The drug is working for me though and I am in remission now and doing much better.
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Reviewer: A Howe, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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At first there are somer side effects like, eye swelling, rashes on legs,arms, and sometime stomach, and edema on the ankles, these symptoms will taper off. Your white blood count will eventually get very low and you might get sick with a cold or worsre so you may have to stay away from the general public so you don't catch any thing worse. This may be a major concern.

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At first there are somer side effects like, eye swelling, rashes on legs,arms, and sometime stomach, and edema on the ankles, these symptoms will taper off. Your white blood count will eventually get very low and you might get sick with a cold or worsre so you may have to stay away from the general public so you don't catch any thing worse. This may be a major concern.
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