Gleevec and headache Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5708536-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 14, 2008. Male patient, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with oligodendroglioma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain neoplasm, grunting, headache , ill-defined disorder, intracranial pressure increased, loss of consciousness, mydriasis, neoplasm progression, refusal of treatment by patient. Gleevec dosage: 400MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, ZONEGRAN, OXYCODONE, PHENERGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/22/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4864552-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 13, 2005. Male patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with kaposi's sarcoma  and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, anorexia, asthenia, constipation , dizziness , fall , headache , loss of consciousness, muscle swelling. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4889707-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 13, 2005. Male patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with kaposi's sarcoma  and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, anorexia, asthenia, constipation , dizziness , fall , headache , loss of consciousness, muscle swelling. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5731653-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 28, 2008. Female patient, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with hepatic neoplasm malignant, fibromyalgia, insomnia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, headache , urinary tract infection , weight increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PAMELOR, CLONAZEPAM. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5001659-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 11, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bacterial infection , blood culture positive, csf protein increased, csf white blood cell count positive, headache , mental status changes, neutrophil count decreased, pyrexia, rash . Gleevec dosage: 500 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, TEGRETOL, DECADRON, ZANTAC, ENALOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5001659-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 11, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bacterial infection , balance disorder, blood culture positive, csf protein increased, device malfunction, dizziness , headache , malignant neoplasm progression, mental status changes. Gleevec dosage: 500 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, TEGRETOL, DECADRON SRC, ZANTAC, ENALOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5134453-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 23, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, haemorrhage, headache , lethargy, neoplasm progression, nervous system disorder. Gleevec dosage: 500 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5142564-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 31, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, disease progression, fatigue, haemorrhage, headache , hyperglycaemia, lethargy, mental status changes. Gleevec dosage: 500 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5519120-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 14, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cognitive disorder, gait disturbance, headache , memory impairment, neoplasm progression, petit mal epilepsy, weight increased. Gleevec dosage: 700 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, LOVENOX, CELEXA, DEXAMETHASONE, PROTONIX, KEPPRA, DILANTIN. Patient died on 08/02/2007.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5938071-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on Oct 23, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, bone pain, erythema, eyelid oedema, face oedema, gait disturbance, headache , mouth ulceration, muscle spasms. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370668-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with eosinophilic myocarditis and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: craniotomy, haematoma, headache , subarachnoid haemorrhage, visual disturbance. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ORGARAN, CARVEDILOL, FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE, XANAX, RABEPRAZOLE, SALOSPIR, PLAVIX, ALDACTONE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4620353-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 18, 2005. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, fatigue, haematocrit increased, headache , ocular hyperaemia, oedema, white blood cell count increased. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4628401-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 18, 2005. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, fatigue, haematocrit increased, headache , ocular hyperaemia, oedema, white blood cell count increased. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5257632-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , chills, diarrhoea, dizziness , flatulence, headache , nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal, oedema peripheral. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN, LIPITOR, LASIX, ATENOLOL, HYDROCODONE. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5328606-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 15, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , chills, diarrhoea, dizziness , flatulence, headache , oedema peripheral, pancreatic carcinoma. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN, LIPITOR, LASIX, ATENOLOL, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4932901-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 17, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal pain upper, chest pain , disseminated intravascular coagulation, headache , hypokalaemia, leukocytosis, pancreatitis, urinary tract infection fungal. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, LASIX, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ALLEGRA, AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4940073-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 17, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal pain upper, chest pain , disseminated intravascular coagulation, headache , hypokalaemia, pancreatitis, urinary tract infection fungal, vomiting. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, LASIX, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ALLEGRA, AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4885304-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Nov 23, 2004. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, hypercholesterolaemia, hiatus hernia, essential hypertension and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, bronchoalveolar lavage abnormal, dyspnoea exertional, headache , interstitial lung disease, leukocytosis, po2 decreased, pyrexia, respiratory disorder. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with FENOFIBRATE, INIPOMP, APROVEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5024415-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Nov 23, 2004. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, hypercholesterolaemia, hiatus hernia, essential hypertension and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, bronchoalveolar lavage abnormal, dyspnoea exertional, headache , interstitial lung disease, lung disorder, po2 decreased, pyrexia, respiratory disorder. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with FENOFIBRATE, PANTOPRAZOLE, APROVEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5066663-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, blood albumin decreased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood creatinine increased, blood glucose increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood urea increased, headache , hypoaesthesia. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDREA, LEVOXYL, NEURONTIN, DURAGESIC, PRILOSEC, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5703740-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 31, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrioventricular block complete, cardiac pacemaker insertion, constipation , fatigue, headache , stomach discomfort. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5072260-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 15, 2005. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood glucose increased, colitis, constipation , dyspepsia, facial palsy, headache , herpes zoster, muscle spasms. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with IRON, TYLENOL, ADVIL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4853359-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from HUNGARY on Dec 01, 2005. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arteriosclerotic retinopathy, cataract , conjunctival oedema, eyelid oedema, headache , hypermetropia, nausea , optic neuropathy. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5118541-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 19, 2005. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, dizziness , eating disorder , headache , hydrocephalus , nausea , surgery , tinnitus , upper respiratory tract inflammation. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5125385-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 19, 2005. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute lymphocytic leukaemia, brain oedema, dizziness , eating disorder , headache , hydrocephalus , leukaemic infiltration brain, nausea , surgery . Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370629-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 13, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: animal bite , anorexia, bone marrow failure, cellulitis , haematocrit decreased, headache , hyperreflexia, malaise, nausea . Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD, ORAL; 800 MG, QD, ORAL; 800 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FOSAMAX, DOCUSATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4714255-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 05, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, pyrexia, vasculitis , arrhythmia  and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, cytolytic hepatitis, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, headache , nausea , prothrombin level decreased, pyrexia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, CORTANCYL, PLAQUENIL, AMIODARONE, RYTHMOL, RAMIPRIL, PREVISCAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5516573-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 05, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctivitis, enanthema, erythema, erythema multiforme, feeling hot, headache , neutropenia, oculomucocutaneous syndrome, pruritus. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIN, MAGNESIUM OXIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370626-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 128.3 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, dizziness , dyspnoea, fatigue, headache , leukaemia recurrent, malignant neoplasm progression, muscle spasms. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD, ORAL; 400 MG, QD, ORAL; 600 MG, QD, ORAL; 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PANTOPRAZOLE, HYDROMORPHONE, METOCLOPRAMIDE, LAXATIVES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5621611-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Jan 31, 2008. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bone pain, chills, fatigue, headache , myalgia, pityriasis rosea, pruritus, psoriasis. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PRIMAXIN, TAVANIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5697417-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from ARGENTINA on Mar 28, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, anaemia, aspiration pleural cavity, cholecystitis, febrile neutropenia, headache , hypokalaemia, petechiae. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5715014-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from ARGENTINA on Apr 15, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, anaemia, aspiration pleural cavity, cholecystitis, febrile neutropenia, headache , hypokalaemia, petechiae. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5729034-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from ARGENTINA on Apr 28, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, anaemia, aspiration pleural cavity, cholecystitis, febrile neutropenia, headache , hypokalaemia, petechiae. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6128927-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GUATEMALA on Mar 10, 2009. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, bone pain, confusional state, gastric disorder, headache , lacrimal disorder, pain in extremity, vision blurred. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4667639-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 11, 2005. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blister, blood urine present, decreased appetite, epistaxis, gingival bleeding, haematochezia, headache , infection , malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/01/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4748453-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2005. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blister, blood urine present, decreased appetite, epistaxis, gingival infection, haematochezia, headache , malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD,ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TRANSFUSIONS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/01/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4717186-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2004. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haematocrit decreased, headache , nervous system surgery, platelet aggregation abnormal, rash , subdural haemorrhage. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, METFORMIN, ACYCLOVIR, TENORMIN, POLYCITRA, EVISTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5264998-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, anxiety  and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , diarrhoea, headache , hyperreflexia, hypokalaemia, tremor, weight decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLPIDEM, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5905512-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 01, 2008. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctival haemorrhage, eye irritation, eye pain, headache , nausea , photophobia. Gleevec dosage: 400MG BID ORAL. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5982611-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from THAILAND on Dec 04, 2008. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 115.7 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, rash , myalgia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , blast cells present, brain operation, central nervous system lesion, cerebrovascular accident, headache , musculoskeletal stiffness, somnolence. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with ATARAX, NORGESIC. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5716397-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 14, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abortion induced, diarrhoea, ear pain, fatigue, headache , muscle spasms, pharyngolaryngeal pain, platelet count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5717270-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 14, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abortion induced, diarrhoea, ear pain, fatigue, headache , muscle spasms, pharyngolaryngeal pain, platelet count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6051355-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ARGENTINA on Dec 23, 2008. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, discomfort, fatigue, headache , muscle spasms, pain , pyrexia, visual acuity reduced. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5141929-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , platelet count decreased, subdural haemorrhage. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG/D. Patient died on 10/23/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5522988-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 12, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, hypertension and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , hypoaesthesia, tunnel vision. Gleevec dosage: 400MG. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC, PROPRANOLOL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4907968-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctival haemorrhage, eye disorder, haematoma, headache , hypertension, hypoaesthesia, transient ischaemic attack. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4916689-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctival haemorrhage, headache , hypertension, hypoaesthesia, transient ischaemic attack. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4997008-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctival haemorrhage, eye haemorrhage, headache , hypertension, hypoaesthesia, transient ischaemic attack. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6023550-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from TURKEY on Dec 29, 2008. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, headache . Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, UNK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/27/2008.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5398854-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 18, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , meningitis aseptic, transfusion reaction. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GAMMAR I. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5408077-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 02, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cholecystectomy, dysuria, furuncle, headache , meningitis aseptic, pyrexia, transfusion reaction. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5421994-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 13, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, hypogammaglobulinaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cholecystectomy, depression , dysuria, headache , malaise, meningitis aseptic, migraine , pyrexia, rash pustular. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5430335-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 20, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, hypogammaglobulinaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cholecystectomy, depression , dysuria, headache , malaise, meningitis aseptic, migraine , pyrexia, rash pustular. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I, GAMMAR I. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4753622-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Aug 16, 2005. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blast crisis in myelogenous leukaemia, headache , hypertension, malaise, nausea , osteonecrosis , pain , platelet count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5075703-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from VENEZUELA on June 18, 2004. Female patient, 26 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , iron deficiency anaemia, leukocytosis, normal newborn, thrombocythaemia, vomiting. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5512167-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from ECUADOR on Oct 31, 2007. Female patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, arthralgia, bone pain, headache , malaise, nausea . Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with CENTRUM, UROSIN. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5235956-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2007. Male patient, 14 years of age, weighting 79.19 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, prophylaxis and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, convulsion, headache , muscle twitching, tourette's disorder. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with SEPTRA DS. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5066731-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 30, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , pancytopenia. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FOSAMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5502593-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Oct 22, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, fatigue, headache , pityriasis rosea, pruritus, psoriasis, septic shock. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PRIMAXIN, TAVANIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5669209-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Mar 07, 2008. Male patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myeloid leukaemia, anaemia, asthenia, chromosome analysis abnormal, convulsion, headache , platelet count decreased, therapeutic procedure. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5875906-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Sept 02, 2008. Male patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myeloid leukaemia, anaemia, asthenia, chromosome analysis abnormal, convulsion, headache , immunodeficiency, platelet count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5904378-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 29, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebrovascular accident, diarrhoea, eye swelling, headache , muscle spasms, platelet count decreased, rash , thrombocytopenia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, LIPITOR, ASPIRIN, HYDREA, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5912004-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 02, 2008. Female patient, weighting 309.9 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure systolic increased, blood urine present, eye swelling, headache , night sweats, oedema peripheral, urinary bladder haemorrhage, weight increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5914844-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Oct 01, 2008. Female patient, weighting 37.48 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, rash  and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: failure to thrive, headache , hypogammaglobulinaemia, rash , vomiting. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with PREDONINE, FAMOTIDINE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5928201-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Oct 15, 2008. Female patient, weighting 37.48 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, rash  and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body height below normal, bone density decreased, failure to thrive, headache , hypogammaglobulinaemia, rash , vomiting. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with PREDONINE, FAMOTIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5970866-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Nov 12, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, headache , tooth extraction, viral infection . Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with MINIASAL. Patient died on 09/09/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5990690-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Dec 03, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, gait disturbance, headache , muscle spasms, osteoarthritis , photophobia, visual acuity reduced. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, UNK. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5990732-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Dec 05, 2008. Male patient, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, colitis, headache , pneumonia , prostate cancer , right ventricular failure, tooth extraction, viral infection . Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with MINIASAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/07/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6080422-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Feb 09, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, gait disturbance, headache , muscle spasms, osteoarthritis , photophobia, visual impairment. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with CODEINE SUL. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5120464-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 05, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with brain neoplasm, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, oedema, hypertension, convulsion and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cognitive disorder, headache , hydrocephalus , subarachnoid haemorrhage. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, PRILOSEC, DEXAMETHASONE, TOPROL, TEGRETOL, KEPPRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/05/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5043096-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on June 29, 2006. Male patient, 36 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with astrocytoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, brain oedema, disturbance in attention, dyspnoea exertional, fall , headache , heart rate increased, hyperhidrosis. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LITALIR, PANTOPRAZOLE, LAMOTRIGINE, KEPPRA, KALINOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5295683-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2007. Male patient, weighting 111.1 lb, was diagnosed with astrocytoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain herniation, brain oedema, convulsion, headache , loss of consciousness, malignant neoplasm progression, respiratory arrest. Gleevec dosage: 500 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, CYMBALTA, DECADRON, PEPCIS, KEPPRA, DILANTIN, TRILEPTAL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/03/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4860932-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 16, 2005. Male patient, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia recurrent and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bacteria blood identified, blood creatinine increased, blood product transfusion, chills, fungal rash, headache , nausea , unevaluable event. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, NEXIUM, ATIVAN, ACYCLOVIR, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CARDIZEM CD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4873075-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2006. Male patient, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, leukaemia recurrent and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body temperature increased, central line infection, chills, headache , nausea , pseudomonas infection. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, NEXIUM, ATIVAN, ACYCLOVIR, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CARDIZEM CD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5202371-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Jan 02, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia, depression  and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: areflexia, brain oedema, cognitive disorder, computerised tomogram abnormal, disorientation, glasgow coma scale abnormal, headache , mental impairment, mydriasis. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with EVISTA, METHOTREXATE, CYTARABINE, LEXOMIL, PAROXETINE, ANAFRANIL, ABUFENE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5311325-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from FINLAND on Apr 19, 2007. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, c-reactive protein increased, cerebral ventricle dilatation, headache , intracranial pressure increased, neck pain, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal, pancytopenia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with HYPER. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370657-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, csf pressure increased, febrile neutropenia, headache , herpes simplex , intracranial pressure increased, nausea , papilloedema, photophobia. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SPRYCEL, LOVENOX, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4721966-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 24, 2002. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctivitis, enanthema, erythema, erythema multiforme, feeling hot, headache , neutropenia, oculomucocutaneous syndrome, pruritus. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIN, MAGNESIUM OXIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4730476-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 24, 2002. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctivitis, enanthema, erythema, erythema multiforme, feeling hot, headache , neutropenia, oculomucocutaneous syndrome, pruritus. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIN, MAGNESIUM OXIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4788440-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 24, 2002. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctivitis, enanthema, erythema, erythema multiforme, feeling hot, headache , neutropenia, oculomucocutaneous syndrome, pruritus. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4724833-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from COSTA RICA on July 18, 2005. Female patient, 49 years of age, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amaurosis, extensor plantar response, headache , optic atrophy, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4774294-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from COSTA RICA on July 18, 2005. Female patient, 49 years of age, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amaurosis, dysarthria, extensor plantar response, headache , hemiplegia, optic atrophy, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5481181-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 04, 2007. Female patient was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: csf pressure increased, headache , meningeal disorder. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5481232-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 04, 2007. Female patient was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: csf pressure increased, headache , meningeal disorder. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5482299-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 04, 2007. Female patient was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: csf pressure increased, headache , meningeal disorder. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5691866-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 01, 2008. Female patient, weighting 176.1 lb, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrioventricular block complete, back pain , chest discomfort, chest pain , dizziness , dyspnoea, fatigue, headache , musculoskeletal chest pain. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6130254-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from SOUTH AFRICA on June 30, 2008. Female patient was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, disease progression, headache , malaise, treatment noncompliance. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, BUSULPHAN, INTERFERON. Patient died.