hunger, appetite and weight gain

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Hi,

I have been on Gleevec since Sept 06. I have gained about 20pounds

since I started Gleevec. I was kinda underweight when I was

diagnoised in Auguest because I was hospitalized for 5 days and on

Hydrea for 2 weeks. Now I am actually back to my normal weight.

However, I seems to feel hunger very often and have to eat more

frequently. If I eat less or skip meals, I will feel very weak, shaky

and exhausted. It is like having a low blood sugar. After I eat

something, I will feel normal again. I don't feel like this before

(Gleevec) when I hunger.

I wonder if anyone have this feeling while on Gleevec.

Thanks.

Siu