Glivec and altered state of consciousness Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Glivec Side Effects Report #5776426-0
Glivec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on June 11, 2008. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic eosinophilic leukaemia and was treated with Glivec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: altered state of consciousness, basilar artery stenosis, blood creatinine increased, c-reactive protein increased, cerebral artery embolism, computerised tomogram abnormal, csf cell count increased, diarrhoea, disorientation. Glivec dosage: 100 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.