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I am a patient of cml from last 1.6 years...I am taking beers on weekend while i am on imatinib 400 mg.. Please tell is there any serious concerns about my health.
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Imatinib absorption is dependent on food we take while on drug. Details of interaction detailed on web link. https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/imatinib,gleevec.html
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