How do members experience Gleevec?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Chronic myeloid leukemia 13 8
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors 3 0
Mast cell activation syndrome 2 1
Giant cell tumor of the bone 1 0
Nausea if taken on empty stomach 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 3
Fatigue 2
Nausea 2
Agitation with restlessness 1
Decreased appetite 1
Dizziness 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 1
Mild 5
None 2