Guest guest Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Dear Sharon, We are always happy to welcome a new member to the group, because it means one more person with CML will have support and information. It is highly unusual to have someone find us in one day. I can't add any better to 's advice. It was scary for me, because we didn't have Gleevec and the drugs we had were very harsh and longevity was very questionable. Always look for a date either at the top or bottom of the article. If you want the latest information, you can go online or call your nearest Leuekmia/Lymphomas Society. (LLS.org) New drugs and better information has made our lives a lot easier because there is no reason to not continue to live as we did before. Some of us have minimal side effects and some severe, but there are several drugs out there, so you don't have to stick with the original drug you were given if you are resistant or intolerant. If you tell your doctor about your by-pass and you probably had to disclose everything, you can ask for the smaller 100 mg, as they are easier to take and if you split your dose, it is usually easier on your stomach. While you have multiple problems, I'm sure the doctor can guide and instruct as to what is best for your situation. When I was first diagnosed, they sent a diatician to speak to me and you may want to do the same. I am curious, however to know why your doctor has given you Zylorpim (allopurinol) with Gleevec, as the management of patients with leukemia, lymphoma and malignancies who are receiving cancer therapy which causes elevations of serum and urinary uric acid levels. Treatment with ZYLOPRIM should be discontinued when the potential for overproduction of uric acid is no longer present. http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/allopur_ids.htm#I Personally I have not met anyone who was put on Zyloprim and Gleevec at the same time. This is a drug used to control gout or gouty arthritis. I haven't met anyone who had gout because of Gleevec, either. Does your doctor practice the sub-specialty for CML? Anyway, I ask a lot of questions of my doctor and that is one thing I would ask, why I was on Zyloprim. I took Zyloprim for 4 years because I was on Hydrea, which causes gout. Allopurinol is the generic form and costs much less than the brand name, so I would check on that, too. Blessings on your long life ahead, Lottie Diagnosed 7/96 ag age 67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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