I have 100 mg tablets, so I am not actually cutting the pills in half. I am grateful for the decrease in the severity of the nausea, but hold out high hopes, that eventually I will adjust to this medication, and the nausea will completely subside.
On the upside, I had my BCR/ABL checked, after one month of being on the 400 mg dose, and I am happy to say that my PCR results were down from .972% to .34%; pretty good progress, if I do say so myself; at least the nausea, was not for naught!
A few things that I have been trying, to help with the nausea, is taking 4 mg of Zofran (an anti-nausea medication), approximately one hour prior to taking the Bosulif, and then taking the Buosulif with a meal, and a glass of milk; for me, my first meal of the day, around 1 pm, and the second around 6 pm.
The nausea typically starts about an hour after I take the Bosulif; on "good" days, I eat a few crackers and carry on. On bad days, I swear a lot! lol Although, after much encouragement from another cancer warrior, I started using a magic oil, under my tongue; it tastes like CRAP, but seems to help.

All of these things seem to help lessen the nausea, but I pray that eventually, I will become accustomed to Bosilif, and will no longer feel as though I am pregnant, with all day sickness.
I otherwise feel pretty darn good, and feel as though my pleural effusion is finally winding down; I have more energy, and less puffiness; all good things.
Have any great tips to share? Please leave in the comments below; together, we will all find our way.
Here's to riding the Bosulif train!
When my nausea was bad from the chemo pills, I used the peppermint essential oil. I learned that if I rubbed it in on the bottom of my feet it would absorb faster. It may sound crazy but it helped me. If you feel like doing so, give it a try. Can't hurt. :) You are a great inspiration for the rest of us!
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