Imatinib and headache Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Imatinib Side Effects Report #4725722-4
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 22, 2005. Female patient, 13 years of age, was diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal pain upper, headache , pyrexia. Imatinib dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5265986-4
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer metastatic and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: decreased appetite, dysarthria, headache , muscular weakness. Imatinib dosage: 200 MG PO DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with THALIDOMIDE, ALBUTEROL, ASPIRIN, CARISOPRODOL, DIAZEPAM, GUAIFENESIN, HYDROCODONE, LITHIUM CARBONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5272232-4
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer metastatic and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchitis , condition aggravated, decreased appetite, dysarthria, fall , headache , intervertebral disc protrusion, lumbar radiculopathy, metastases to spine. Imatinib dosage: 200 MG PO DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with THALIDOMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5254844-7
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 169.1 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, asthenia, brain oedema, brain scan abnormal, condition aggravated, confusional state, fall , headache , memory impairment. Imatinib dosage: 400MG PER DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, IBUPROFEN, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, PROMETHAZINE, ALLOPURINOL, FLOMAX, PRILOSEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Imatinib Side Effects Report #5126072-7
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 10, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, brain scan abnormal, confusional state, fatigue, headache , hemiparesis, malignant neoplasm progression, vision blurred. Imatinib dosage: 400 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, KEPPRA, LIPITOR, METAMUCIL, ZOFRAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5208938-2
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemoglobin decreased, headache , leukopenia, nausea , neutropenia, treatment noncompliance. Imatinib dosage: 500MG BID. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, DEXAMETHASONE, DILANTIN, ZYRTEC, NEXIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #4633165-7
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 11, 2005. Male patient, weighting 224.4 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, dehydration, diarrhoea, frequent bowel movements, headache , nausea , pyrexia, viral infection . Imatinib dosage: 600MG, PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with TEMOZOLOMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #4694157-5
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on June 17, 2005. Male patient, weighting 184.7 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cyst, headache . Imatinib dosage: 400 MG, PO BID X 8 DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with TEMOZOLOMIDE, LAMICTAL, DECADRON, FESO, RITALIN, CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5820145-9
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 11, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute lymphocytic leukaemia, balance disorder, headache , muscle spasms, tremor, white blood cell count. Imatinib dosage: 400 MG, DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Imatinib Side Effects Report #5449613-9
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRIA on Sept 04, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: central nervous system leukaemia, coordination abnormal, fistula , headache , paraesthesia, paresis, surgery . Imatinib dosage: 600 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with IMATINIB MESYLATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #4778757-X
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 19, 2005. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atelectasis, catheter related infection, craniotomy, depressed level of consciousness, extensor plantar response, headache , hypoxia, intubation, leukocytosis. Imatinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #4674745-2
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 20, 2005. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, leukaemia recurrent and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blast cells, bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, convulsion, headache , leukaemia recurrent, leukocytosis, marrow hyperplasia, neutropenia, neutrophilia. Imatinib dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #4883543-6
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on Jan 06, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: caesarean section, headache , hypertension, normal newborn, pre-eclampsia, pregnancy , scotoma. Imatinib dosage: 600 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #6034682-8
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2009. Male patient, weighting 240.3 lb, was diagnosed with astrocytoma and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , brain oedema, dizziness , headache , nausea . Imatinib dosage: 400 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, DEXAMETHASONE, LAMICTAL, LISINOPRIL, ZOFRAN, FISH OIL, LOVAZA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.