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Things I should NOT take while taking Gleevec

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Has anyone found foods or vitamins or anything else that I shouldn't take while on Gleevec?? I have just started it 9 days ago.  The only thing I have experienced is tiring easily.

Thanks,

Greg

Also does anyone use Essiac Tea for CML??

Hi Greg
I personally don't take any supplements as I feel it's best to get vitamins from diet but that's just my way of doing things the issue I have with supplements is not all of them are researched. Of course we each make are own choice if to take supplements are not
Mike A

Greg,

My cancer mentor started taking Gleevec the day it was approved.  I do not take the same drug but I was curious about her side effects and foods she cannot eat now.  She had to back of the real spicy stuff......but her main complaint was cramps while driving.  She said she always gets packets of mustard and keeps them in the car and if cramps hit her while driving she opens a couple of packets and eats the mustard and it takes care of her leg cramps.  The are a lot of Gleevec users on this site and a lot of great advise that will come in handy.  Good luck!!!

 

Stephanie