--- In Glivec@y..., dynamics@t... wrote:

> Hi all,
> Finally back on line after week with the flu.

Hello Beau, and welcome to our discussion Group. I believe that you
and I have chatted together in the CML group chat room - it is good
to "see" you again my friend and I'm glad you are feeling better.

> Have just completed my second week on Glivec.
> I learnt today why they say to stay vertical for thirty minutes
> after taking it. Layed on the floor playing with the dog, had an
> almost instantaneous reaction....reflux and a coughing fit that
> persisted for about 15 minutes. I shall not be doing that again
> real soon.
> As yet I have not experienced any other side effects.

I was warned about "staying vertical" and now I see why! Thanks for
sharing that experience with us . . . I'll be more careful now.

> I am also still taking Hydrea, is anyone else doing this?, although
> in this last week they reduced the dose down to 1 gram per day. My
> ONC/HEM says it is common protocol to continue Hydrea in early
> stages of STI treatment.

I was told (by my study's doctor) to stop all other meds when I
started taking Glivec, but she indicated that she would supplement my
prescription if need be. I do like the idea of seeing how I do on
Glivec alone.

> Regards to you all
> Beau
> dx'd 29/10/2000
> STI 25/1/2001

Thanks for joining us Beau, and sharing your experiences. Please
keep us "posted."

Erick, dx CML 10/20/00
Glivec since 01/31/01
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