Re: Gleevec Side Effect

August 3, 2008

Hi Sande

I weas dx'd June 06. I noticed a decrease in hearing last fall. I kept

turning up the television and my children complained that I was saying " What did

you say, speak louder or enunciate better " I figured since I was going to be

75 in April was the reason. My hearing has always been good. I finall went to

the ear doctor and had the newest tests which showed I had hearing loss in

both ears. I am still working and need my hearing as I work for a doctor and am

on the phone most of the day. I went to see a Broadway show the week before

I got my hearing aids. I could not hear half of it. If I hadn't make up my

mind 2 wks previous that would have done it.

The both aids are very small. My hair covers my ears and I can hear very

clearly.( I told my children that they better not mutter under their breath any

more because now I can hear better.) LOL

My oncologist said it could be a side effect but he cannot say for sure. I

think it is. Maybe I would have gotten hard of hearing but not that fast.

Take care

Ceil dx 6/06 400 mgs Gleevec- NYC

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August 4, 2008

Not to overlook med reasons but I have heaver ear wax now on Gleevec 600.Have to

remove more often.Also there is a problem of attention,if not focused on my

wife conversation,i will the tv and not what she has said

[ ] Gleevec Side Effect

Hello Group,

Has anyone experienced a decrease in hearing while on Gleevec? My fiance has

been on Gleevec 400 mg. daily since February, and over the last six weeks, I

have noticed I must always slowly repeat everything I say to him because he is

not able to hear me. This is definitely something new. He thinks it is because I

have a quiet voice but I doubt that my voice is the problem since he has never

had a problem with his hearing before.

Sandie

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