Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I was diagonsed with cml in November of 2006. I am taking Gleevec 400 m. The last month I have broken out in a rash mostly on my neck and lower arms. Also really dry skin. I have going to a Dermitoligist tomorrow, to see about the dry skin. Has anyone had this problem? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Hi Sam, Welcome to the list. A rash is one of the common side effects of Gleevec. Some patients taking Gleevec develop a skin rash. Rash has been reported in up to 47% of CML patients and 38% of patients with GIST. If you notice any red patches, itchiness, or blistering, contact your physician. You may be given an additional medication, such as an antihistamine or a topical corticosteroid, to reduce the signs and symptoms of rash. If additional treatment does not help and the rash grows severe, your physician may find it necessary to interrupt or even discontinue your therapy. Zavie Zavie (age 68) 67 Shoreham Avenue Ottawa, Canada, dxd AUG/99 INF OCT/99 to FEB/00, CHF No meds FEB/00 to JAN/01 Gleevec since MAR/27/01 (400 mg) CCR SEP/01. #102 in Zero Club 2.8 log reduction Sep/05 3.0 log reduction Jan/06 2.9 log reduction Feb/07 e-mail: zmiller@... Tel: 613-726-1117 Fax: 309-296-0807 Cell: 613-202-0204 ID: zaviem [ ] skin rash and dry skin I was diagonsed with cml in November of 2006. I am taking Gleevec 400 m. The last month I have broken out in a rash mostly on my neck and lower arms. Also really dry skin. I have going to a Dermitoligist tomorrow, to see about the dry skin. Has anyone had this problem? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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