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Hi i'm taking gleevac i had gist can taking it mess up my teeth...
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Gleevac: Hi, Not a side effect listed for Gleevac per FDA but everything is possible, talk to your Oncologist and also dentist.
Answered 7/19/2014
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Not common: It's not an official side effect of Gleevec (imatinib) but I have seen a rare claim of dis colored teeth. Dry mouth and mouth ulcers are caused by Gleevec (imatinib).
Answered 4/12/2020
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