Gleevec and Restless leg syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Restless leg syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Gleevec (imatinib mesylate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Cymbalta, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Restless leg syndrome when taking Gleevec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 35,000 people who have side effects when taking Gleevec from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gleevec?

Gleevec has active ingredients of imatinib mesylate. It is often used in chronic myelogenous leukemia (cml). eHealthMe is studying from 35,415 Gleevec users. Check the latest studies of Gleevec.

What is Restless leg syndrome?

Restless leg syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs) is found to be associated with 1,246 drugs and 1,935 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Restless leg syndrome.

On Jul, 08, 2026

35,000 people reported to have side effects when taking Gleevec.
Among them, 30 people (0.09%) have Restless leg syndrome.

Could Gleevec cause Restless leg syndrome?

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Gleevec when they have Restless leg syndrome? *

What is the gender of people who have Restless leg syndrome when taking Gleevec? *

female: 56.67 %
male: 43.33 %

What is the age of people who have Restless leg syndrome when taking Gleevec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gleevec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Restless leg syndrome? *

Joint Pain: 15 people, 50.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 43.33%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 13 people, 43.33%
Pain: 13 people, 43.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 12 people, 40.00%
Herpes Zoster: 12 people, 40.00%
Scoliosis (a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side): 12 people, 40.00%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 12 people, 40.00%
Bone Pain: 12 people, 40.00%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 12 people, 40.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 11 people, 36.67%
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: 5 people, 16.67%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 6.67%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 3.33%
Thrombophlebitis Migrans (development of recurrent (i.e. migratory) superficial thrombophlebitis): 1 person, 3.33%
Systemic Mastocytosis (a condition caused by the accumulation of mast cells in more than one part of the body): 1 person, 3.33%
Sialoadenitis (inflammation of a salivary gland): 1 person, 3.33%
Pain: 1 person, 3.33%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 3.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 3.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

O'rafferty C, McElligott F, Storey L, O'marcaigh A, Smith O, "Pneumatosis intestinalis and imatinib mesylate", Annals of hematology, 2014 Oct .
O'rafferty C, McElligott F, Storey L, O'marcaigh A, Smith O, "Pneumatosis intestinalis and imatinib mesylate", Annals of hematology, 2014 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on imatinib mesylate (the active ingredients of Gleevec) and Gleevec (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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