How do members experience Imatinib?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Chronic myeloid leukemia 106 16
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors 30 5
Acute lymphocytic leukemia 5 0
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans 3 0
Mast cell activation syndrome 2 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 6
Nausea 3
Elevated liver enzymes 2
Fatigue 2
Fluid retention (edema) 2
Rashes (redness, swelling) 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 3
Moderate 6
Mild 12
None 2