9 replies to this topic

[nelnorm]

Please let me know if there is an antihistamine acceptable to take with Gleevec.  Unable to get Novartis drug company to tell me... they say ask your doctor.

[nathaliece]

You need to avoid products containing Tylenol but it is ok to take Zrtek.  I recently checked with my pharmacist because I was battling a bad cold.

[PhilB]

Try checking on an interactions checker such as this one: http://www.drugs.com...teractions.html

I take cetirizine for my hay fever which is fine with Gleevec.

[nelnorm]

Thank you so much. Good website to have.

[nelnorm]

Thank you nathaliece.  Appreciate your reply. 

[Johnc]

I take Clariton everyday, the above post said check drug interaction. Also check with your doctor and ask a pharmacist as they are very informative on drug interaction

Johnc

[hannibellemo]

Benedryl is definitely safe to take.

Pat

[CallMeLucky]

Since everyone is an individual, to be 100% safe you should always check with your doctor whenever you are going to take something.  Even better, make a list of common things you take when you get a cold, allergies, stomach ache, head ache etc and bring it with you to next appt and ask the doctor if any are an issue.  A pharmacist will have a comprehensive database to look up interactions as well.

Having said that, I am on Gleevec and I have taken Benadryl, Claritin, and Nasonex for allergies.

[LivingWellWithCML]

I take Allegra D 12-hour for spring allergies along with Gleevec and haven't had any problems.

[nelnorm]

Thank you for all the input !