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Glivec Break

Hi All

I have recently had a two week Glivec break after high readings for my liver both from Hammersmith and my local hospital, in Lipids I think ,if that is the correct term. My liver is now OK and my local consultant says he is starting me back at 100mg for two weeks and then slowly building back up to the 400mg.
Is this the normal way in which to return to standard dosage? Does a series of 'Glivec Holidays' increase the incidence of resistance developing? My blood results have remained good over the period.

Any information from those who have had breaks in treatment would be much appreiated.

Barry Allsop
Diagnosed Dec 2004
400mg Glivec.
CCR July 2005
Latest PCR Sept 2006 0.009%
Glivec break two weeks Feb 2007

Dear Barry,
I once had to stop my Glivec for 5 weeks due to low counts, my Dr started me straight back on 400mg, maybe yours is worried about your liver & wants to see how it tolerates the drug?
Hope this helps
Barbara