RE: Hypothyroidism has been reported in patients treated with imatinib

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Lottie,

I've had hypothyroidism for 13 years already, CML only since Aug. 07. I have

had my levels rechecked a few months ago, but it is nice to know that these

meds might affect my levels. I'll ask the doc to recheck more than just once

a year.

Thanks,

Tammy

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Duthu

Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 12:49 AM

CML

Subject: [ ] Hypothyroidism has been reported in patients treated with

imatinib

Abstract from New England Journal of Medicine on hypothyroidism associated

with Gleevec.

http://content. <http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/357/15/1556>

nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/357/15/1556

Have any of you found that you had hypothyroidism since you began Gleevec? I

did and was wondering if this was common. I still have it.

Blessings,

Lottie