I switched to Tasigna a while ago because of PE issues with Sprycel, and am now having problems with elevated lipase. I am now on 300mg once a day (half the normal dose), and still have a lipase level above normal. I'm having no other side effects and feel better than I have ib the last couple of years. I'd really like to stay on Tasigna if possible. Any suggestions how to get the lipase under control?
Tasigna and Lipase Levels
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, Jun 22 2012 10:20 AM
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 12:07 PM
It depends on how elevated it is. Has it come down since our previous discussion?
http://community.lls.../message/144103
If you do not have pancreas pain, then you may be able to work through it over time on the current lower dosages. It seems that a number of people here are doing well on lower dosage Tasigna.
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 01:29 PM
After first starting Tasigna it went to 637 (393 is the upper level of normal), dropped to 248 after stopping it for a week, went to 221 after a week on a half dose, and now is at 475 after another week. I realize this isn't anything to get overly excited about--just getting sick of not being able to stay on a full dose of anything.
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 08:56 PM
Not everyone needs full dosage. The full dosage is determined by trial and error and is not a "one size fits all" proposition. If a person does well on half dosage, then that is the right dosage for them. Doing well is a mix of continually dropping leukemic counts (FISH and/or PCR) and a reasonable quality of life. Overall, your sentiment is completely understandable. But you can get through this.
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