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I Have Been On Sprycel For Over 2 Years Now And Recently For The Last 6 Months Am Experiencing Bad Side Effects. Has Anyone Else Experienced

A MyLeukemiaTeam Member asked a question in Side Effects group 💭
Brazoria, TX
7 days ago
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I too am on sprycel always tired and head aches again light headed and dizzy. Heart issues as well. Was taking 100 mg they took me down to 80 doing better just tired a lot here lately. Kinda suck just keep pushing through it God bless

7 days ago
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Sorry both you ladies are having a bad time on Sprycel. All I know is for now, it is working for me. We all have crazy side effects and I am thankful I don't have to work now, but I do keep busy. I'm getting ready for a knee replacement, my second but not until recently have I felt more stable to attempt surgery. I use to go to the gym and ride the exercise bike, row and walk 3 days a week, which kept my pain down as well as my fatigue. But my knee got worse and I am so ready for surgery. The cortisone shots helped these 2 1/2 years so I could have a life, but I feel I need to get the knee fixed (my 2nd one) My last 2 BCR-ABLs were 0.0032% and labs are all stable. So it's now or never. Certainly better than my first year on Imatinib so I will stay on 80 mg Sprycel as long on I don't have heart issues. Keep in touch with me and let me know how you both do.

5 days ago
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Hi Taraharvey100, We have been on Sprycel both almost 2 years 5/23. My 2nd TKi was Sprycel and started at 100 mg. I really had an up and down year with 100 mg and my Dr. was not happy when we had to reduce it to 80 mg and fought me. My biggest SE were terrible fatigue, no n/v but terrible feast or famine problems but the worse was bone pain. But I have grown accustomed to them and as my BCR-ABL is now negative for the last 3 months, knowing that the Sprycel is working can take the bad days with the good days. Dr has switched me to 80 mg every other day and labs are so much better and I feel like a human again. So for now the Sprycel is working for me, feeling better and able to do more and taking the more good days with the not so good days. Dr. says if I ever have to change he will use Scemblix. Lots of others with CML on this site are taking this with less SE. I wish you well Tara, please let me hear back from you as you go forward in treatment.

7 days ago
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I’m so happy your numbers are in the negative! Sounds silly, but what is ur bcr? I also was on sprycel for the first year 100 mg and like you said immense pain and fatigue, and heart conditions. I was lowered to 50 mg because it was working so well but now not so much . My levels are barely going down and at 50mg I still feel the pain and fatigue and stomach issues. I’m like you, if it’s working don’t take me off of it. I’ll survive the side effects hopefully. But now numbers don’t look so good. Please keep in touch. Take care. Thank u for responding.

7 days ago
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Sprycel (Dasatinib) can cause side effects, even after long-term use. Common side effects include fatigue, headache, rash, nausea, and changes in heart rhythm. Serious side effects like severe edema, heart problems, or pulmonary arterial hypertension may also occur. If your side effects have worsened, consult your doctor Show Full Answer

Sprycel (Dasatinib) can cause side effects, even after long-term use. Common side effects include fatigue, headache, rash, nausea, and changes in heart rhythm. Serious side effects like severe edema, heart problems, or pulmonary arterial hypertension may also occur. If your side effects have worsened, consult your doctor immediately to discuss adjusting your treatment. For more details, visit: [Sprycel](https://www.myleukemiateam.com/treatments/sprycel).

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