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Does imatinib create constipation

2018-11-12 15:45:57
I m taking imatinib 400 from last 11 years.from last month i am feeling constipation. i just want to knlw effect of imatinib
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No it usually causes diarrhea ...meet a gastroenterologist and treating physician for opinion

Answered2018-11-13 15:43:16

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No. It may cause diarrhoea

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