Hi I have recently been diagnosed with CML and luckily it was caught quite early. I have now just completed my first month on Imatinib and have got great results from my treatment. I have looked on line and found conflicting advice on mixing alcohol and Imatinib and am not sure where I stand. obviously I know that the medication puts a strain on the liver and too much alcohol with it will obviously put further strain, but will a couple of beers once a week be acceptable? I asked my nurse and she said that most people prefer not to drink as the medication affects the taste.