What are the side effects?
A majority of patients experience side effects at some time. Most side effects are mild to moderate in severity. Some common side effects you may experience include: fluid retention; vomiting; muscle cramps; diarrhea; fatigue; muscle or bone pain; nausea; rash; or abdominal pain. In some cases, side effects can be managed with the help of other medicines and advice from your doctor. However, in some cases, your dose of Gleevec may be stopped for a while or may be changed. Be sure to tell your doctor and nurse if you have any side effects during Gleevec therapy. Some signs or symptoms of side effects include fatigue, fever, shortness of breath, blood in stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.