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I was dx in June 2007 and have been taking Glivec for the past 9 months. I have developed a "goose pimple" type rash which is not itchy for the past few days.
Has anyone any experience of this?

my son aged 11 has the same he was diagnosed sept 06. It covers the whole of his body but doesn't bother him. He has quite dry skin on his face like sandpaper.I've put both of these down to Imatinib. Julie

Hi Flora,
side effects from Glivec can include a rash. usually the rash is itchy and for some can be quite uncomfortable. i had small patches on my legs that were quite itchy but were easily dealt with and did not recurr after i used a small amount of hydrocortizone cream prescribed by my doctor.
it may be that your rash is from some other cause and may clear by itself. but best keep an eye on it and if it worsens or gets itchy you should ask your doctor to take a look at it.
best wishes,
Sandy

Hi Flora,

I was dx at the end of May 2007 and after a few weeks on Glivec I developed a rash all over my torso. It didn't itch and disappeared of its own accord within a week or two.
Regards,
Colin

Hi Colin
I was dx on 15 June 2007 - a date I don't think I will ever forget. I hope you are keeping well.

Thank to everyone who added their thoughts. As there is no itch and I have been on Glivec for so long now I think I will just keep an eye on it and not attach too much importance to it.