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Has Anyone Been On Dasatinib? I Have Headaches And Sever Gastric Intestinal Side Affects And Feel Sick All Of The Time.

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Rochester, MN
December 4, 2024
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Yes! I’m on it and had terrible headaches, nausea and vomiting for the first few weeks. Now it’s better, I only get them occasionally.

December 6, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I had learned if the ill affects are serious then you should talk to your medical people to come up with a plan to restore your health before continuing with the treatment. Years ago a doctor prescribed a medication which had bad ill affects. After a month I stopped taking medication before serious affects to my health. I had lost 20 pounds in two months from the ill affects? I questioned the affects taking the medication and my health? I was 71 and the medication dropped my wieght until I was 3 pound heavier then want I was 18. I stopped taking the medication and I was not grossly over weight? Today I have gained the 20 pounds back but I am still 2 waist sizes trimmer then in the past. I think we should be personally involved in our health and our thoughts regarding our health should be a major valve with the healing process. I hope you will have good results with your future and your health is restored better than expected.

December 5, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Thank you

December 5, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Hi Allie. I do not have direct experience with the medication you are on, however, I have seen on this forum, many people that when the side effects are bad like yours, they let their oncologist know. Sometimes the oncologist will reduce the dosage and sometimes they will also try another/different medication. Maybe give your oncologist a call and go from there?

December 5, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Dasatinib, sold under the brand name Sprycel, can cause side effects such as headaches, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain, which might explain your symptoms. Severe gastrointestinal issues and feeling sick are not uncommon. It's important to discuss these side effects with your doctor, as they may adjust Show Full Answer

Dasatinib, sold under the brand name Sprycel, can cause side effects such as headaches, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain, which might explain your symptoms. Severe gastrointestinal issues and feeling sick are not uncommon. It's important to discuss these side effects with your doctor, as they may adjust your dosage or explore alternative treatments. For more details, visit: [Sprycel](https://www.myleukemiateam.com/treatments/sprycel).

December 4, 2024

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