Gleevec Dosage Increase - Help/Questions

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I was diagnosed with CML on 12-22-06 and started on Hydroxurea and

Allopurinol. My oncologist then switched me to 400mg of Gleevec on

Jan. 4, 2007. I recently had a follow-up visit with my oncologist on

March 7th. He said my numbers are fine but switched me to 600mg of

Gleevec. According to him, studies show that treating someone with

Chronic CML at 600mg is better than 400mg. I haven taken my new dosage

for three days and am experiencing some severe bone pain/body aches,

upset stomach and fatigue. I prefer to be on 400mg, as my body got use

to the small side effects with that dosage (bone pain, fatigue, and a

rash). How long should I try the 600mg? Is there any aspirin or pain

medication you all recommend? Can I drink chamomile tea to help with

the upset stomach? Any help would be much appreciated, as I am still

new at all this and learning every day.