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Cardiac issues with imatinib

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I have developed prolonged QT interval after 19 months on imatinib. I have no underlying cardiac issues, my echo cardiogram was normal. Apparently this occurs in 30-40% of people taking imatinib. It can cause sudden cardiac death in 1% and up to 5% of people. I will now be monitored by cardiology. Anybody else dealing with this? 

That’s surprising I thought only 2nd gen drugs come with that warning. Didn’t realise it relates to Imatinib too. From what I understand that’s the safest of all drugs as it’s been around the longest but all TKI are toxic.

I hope you get sorted out.

Alex