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Punta Gorda, FL
2 days ago
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Omg! I just posted this minute! I just this morning took my first dose of SCEMBLIX.
I cant stop sleeping....

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Audrey ❤️

2 days ago
MyLeukemiaTeam

Great question! Scemblix (asciminib) dosing can vary depending on your specific situation. The 80 mg dose (taken as two 40 mg tablets twice daily) is typically prescribed for people with the T315I mutation.

For those without the T315I mutation, the options are
- One larger dose once daily
- Two smaller doses twice daily One Show Full Answer

Great question! Scemblix (asciminib) dosing can vary depending on your specific situation. The 80 mg dose (taken as two 40 mg tablets twice daily) is typically prescribed for people with the T315I mutation.

For those without the T315I mutation, the options are:
- One larger dose once daily
- Two smaller doses twice daily One important thing to keep in mind — no matter when you take it, Scemblix must be taken on an empty stomach. That means no food for two hours before and one hour after your dose.

Taking it in the morning is a common approach, but the best schedule is whatever helps you stick to that fasting window consistently. It's worth chatting with your doctor to find a timing that fits your daily routine best!

2 days ago

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