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What thyroid problem has been reported with Glivec (imatinib) in patients taking levothyroxine after thyroidectomy?

Name: What thyroid problem has been reported with Glivec (imatinib) in patients taking levothyroxine after thyroidectomy?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:53:56.095Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Hypothyroidism has been reported during Glivec (imatinib) treatment in patients taking levothyroxine replacement after thyroidectomy, and their thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels should be closely monitored.

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GLIVEC film-coated tabletsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 41Document updated 4 February 2026

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