I've noticed this is easier on the eyes than Gleevec, they're not as watery and gluey....if that helps anybody.
Teva Gleevec generic
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, Mar 31 2017 10:58 PM
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Posted 31 March 2017 - 10:58 PM
Diagnosed 3/2014 WBC 28 Non detectable within 3 monthsGleevec 400 mg 5/2014 one hour after dinner really improves nausea300 mg 12/15/2016200 mg and 300 mg Gleevec 2/25/2017 (after 3 years on Gleevec) For last four months taking 300 mg per day. Last CMC showed liver enzymes elevated, went to a good Naturopath and he recommended 4 Tumeric, 10,000 mg Vitamen D, and 3 milk thistle (silymarin) daily. Also use One<p>Day Detox Dandeloin tea, and Nettle Tea and a slice of ginger every day...in two months liver tests were below normal.Janis
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Posted 01 April 2017 - 05:00 PM
Tell me more about the watery eyes. While on Tasigna, I got dry eyes and was prescribed Restasis. My eyes would water all the way to work. Then, changed to Gleevec, eyes watered throughout my workday. Now, I'm using Xiidra eye drops and now my eyes are back to mostly watering in the morning.
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Posted 01 April 2017 - 07:01 PM
I think this is what I hate the most about Gleevec. I definitely see a difference with Teva, is there any chance you can get some.
Frozen tea bags helps with watery eyes. Pour boiling water over two tea bags, then put in freezer, put on eyes for as long as you can stand it, brightens up your eyes.
Diagnosed 3/2014 WBC 28 Non detectable within 3 monthsGleevec 400 mg 5/2014 one hour after dinner really improves nausea300 mg 12/15/2016200 mg and 300 mg Gleevec 2/25/2017 (after 3 years on Gleevec) For last four months taking 300 mg per day. Last CMC showed liver enzymes elevated, went to a good Naturopath and he recommended 4 Tumeric, 10,000 mg Vitamen D, and 3 milk thistle (silymarin) daily. Also use One<p>Day Detox Dandeloin tea, and Nettle Tea and a slice of ginger every day...in two months liver tests were below normal.Janis
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Posted 01 April 2017 - 09:17 PM
I'm on the brand name right now. Are there two generics in the US or just one?
I've been on an NSAID, oxaprozin and cyclobenzaprine prescribed by a rheumatologist for the shoulder aches and pains. I didn't think it was helping that much until I stopped taking it. Awful pain, so I started back taking it. I cant take it forever though.
Keep us posted on your results.
I've been on an NSAID, oxaprozin and cyclobenzaprine prescribed by a rheumatologist for the shoulder aches and pains. I didn't think it was helping that much until I stopped taking it. Awful pain, so I started back taking it. I cant take it forever though.
Keep us posted on your results.
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Posted 01 April 2017 - 09:54 PM
Are there two generics in the US or just one?
There are three generic imatinibs available in the U.S. manufactured by Sun, Apotex, and Teva.
For the benefit of yourself and others please add your CML history into your Signature
02/2010 Gleevec 400mg
2011 Two weakly positives, PCRU, weakly positive
2012 PCRU, PCRU, PCRU, PCRU
2013 PCRU, PCRU, PCRU, weakly positive
2014 PCRU, PCRU, PCRU, PCRU (12/07 began dose reduction w/each continuing PCRU)
2015 300, 250, 200, 150
2016 100, 50/100, 100, 10/17 TFR
2017 01/17 TFR, 04/18 TFR, 07/18 TFR 0.0012, 08/29 TFR 0.001, 10/17 TFR 0.000
2018 01/16 TFR 0.0004 ... next quarterly PCR 04/17
At the earliest opportunity, and whenever possible, lower your TKI dosage; TKIs are toxic drugs and the less we take longterm the better off we are going to be ... this is especially true for older adults.
In hindsight I should have started my dosage reduction two years earlier; it might have helped minimize some of the longterm cumulative toxic effects of TKIs that I am beset with.
longterm side-effects Peripheral Artery Disease - legs (it's a bitch); continuing shoulder problems, right elbow inflammation. GFR and creatinine vastly improved after stopping Gleevec.
Cumulative Gleevec dosage estimated at 830 grams
Taking Gleevec 400mg an hour after my largest meal of the day helped eliminate the nausea that Gleevec is notorious for.
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Posted 01 April 2017 - 10:11 PM
I've noticed this is easier on the eyes than Gleevec, they're not as watery and gluey....if that helps anybody.
Sounds like they are the Gummi Bears of the TKI world. Or am I wrong? I like Gummi Bears. Maybe I can break them in half and lick the jagged edge?
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Posted 02 April 2017 - 12:54 AM
Yes I guess Gleevec is the gummy bear of the TKI world, yes Trey by all means, lick the jagged edge ... ? 
Diagnosed 3/2014 WBC 28 Non detectable within 3 monthsGleevec 400 mg 5/2014 one hour after dinner really improves nausea300 mg 12/15/2016200 mg and 300 mg Gleevec 2/25/2017 (after 3 years on Gleevec) For last four months taking 300 mg per day. Last CMC showed liver enzymes elevated, went to a good Naturopath and he recommended 4 Tumeric, 10,000 mg Vitamen D, and 3 milk thistle (silymarin) daily. Also use One<p>Day Detox Dandeloin tea, and Nettle Tea and a slice of ginger every day...in two months liver tests were below normal.Janis
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Posted 07 April 2017 - 07:28 AM
I've just taken my first ever dose of generic Imatinib, in this case from Pharmadox of Malta. I'll let you know if my eyes dry up or leak. When I was first diagnosed 8 years ago the availability of a generic seemed impossibly far in the future so this feels like a real milestone.
I'm struggling with the fact that they are the wrong colour though - how can white tablets possibly be as good for you as the high-fibre brown ones?
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Posted 14 April 2017 - 12:55 AM
The brown is equivalent to iron pill, maybe they solved the iron problem??
Diagnosed 3/2014 WBC 28 Non detectable within 3 monthsGleevec 400 mg 5/2014 one hour after dinner really improves nausea300 mg 12/15/2016200 mg and 300 mg Gleevec 2/25/2017 (after 3 years on Gleevec) For last four months taking 300 mg per day. Last CMC showed liver enzymes elevated, went to a good Naturopath and he recommended 4 Tumeric, 10,000 mg Vitamen D, and 3 milk thistle (silymarin) daily. Also use One<p>Day Detox Dandeloin tea, and Nettle Tea and a slice of ginger every day...in two months liver tests were below normal.Janis
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