Re: Gleevec VS Postassium - Amy

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Hi Amy,

I am not sure if anyone has replied to you yet but potassium levels

could also be affected by diuretics, especially Lasix. Lasix has been

known to seriously deplete potassium levels and it might sometimes be

necessary to take potassium supplements and or at least eat a banana or

so a day. This should definetly be followed by a doctor as this can be

quite serious.

Best,

Cheryl-Anne

>

> Hey everyone!

>

> I have met a person that was diagnosed w/ CML in September, started

> Gleevec and had done ok, I think. Had a Gastric Bypass in January,

and

> started having problems with Potassium levels. No matter what they

> tried her Potassium fell below normal levels and became critical.

She

> has been in and out of the hospital numerous times. I'm wondering if

> anyone has had any problems with thier Potassium while/since being on

> Gleevec. I myself have never heard of this problem......so just

> checking with you all!

>

> Thanks,

> Amy B

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