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There are a number of side effects caused by GIST medications. Altered taste syndrome is a common and annoying side effect for many GIST patients. Gleevec and Sutent have a bitter taste associated with them, like [...]
Many GIST patients use a Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) to combat the side effects of nausea and acid reflux. PPI's help treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. Three [...]
A recent report from the FDA reveals that Acetaminophen can cause serious skin reactions in rare occasions. Acetaminophen helps to reduce pain and fever, and is one of the most widely used medicines in the [...]
Many medications can leave a taste in your mouth or alter how various foods taste, but there are some helpful hints that can help. Coping with Altered Taste: Brush your teeth when you wake [...]
Weight gain and weight loss are two side effects on opposite ends that can occur when taking cancer medication. Following your physician’s orders on maintaining a healthy weight is important. If you lose too [...]
When to seek immediate help for emotional issues. If you or your loved one have any of these symptoms, notify a treatment professional or reach out to a support hotline such as the National [...]
In this section we will cover headache coping strategies. Unfortunately, light to severe headaches may be caused as a result of using Gleevec. The good news is that there are many different things that [...]
Medications to treat your GIST can sometimes cause joint pain (aka arthralgia). However, there are ways to manage it. An important thing you have to do before beginning any type of treatment is to [...]
Many people, not just those undergoing cancer treatment, frequently experience heartburn or acid reflux (medical termDyspepsia). Here are some easy tips to help you cope with these symptoms that Gleevec, Sutent and other drugs [...]
