Hi,
I have been on Tasigna 400mg a day for about a year and I am very happy with it. Very low side effects and easy on my system. However, starting 3 weeks ago I noticed that I am constantly thirsty and simultanously began urinating excessively. It escalated to a point that I would drink a cup of water and in less than 10 minutes I would excerete almost that amount of water. It's as if I can't hold water in my body, no matter how thirsty I get. I stopped drinking coffee, wine, everything and it's still here.
Has anyone else dealt with this issue? I have ruled out UTI as there are no burning sensation. Last week I did a little experimentation by reducing my dose from 400 to 200 mg a day and by the 2nd day the thirst and urination subsided significantly. Yesterday I went back up to 400 mg and the problem is back and its very severe.
I plan to visit my oncologist this friday, but I thought I share it with you guys. Maybe someone has experienced this before and can tell me what to expect.
Thanks,
Chris
Dx'd April 2006