Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use imatinib if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease (especially hepatitis B);
kidney disease;
underactive thyroid, recent or upcoming thyroid surgery;
heart disease, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure;
a stomach ulcer or bleeding;
diabetes; or
chemotherapy.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Do not use imatinib if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using  imatinib and for at least 14 days after your last dose.
Do not breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine and for at least 1 month after your last dose.
