Hi Dana: Ask your doctor about the swelling. I had bad Orbital Edema through my whole time of taking Imatinib. My eyes always looked swollen, but I did not care because it was working to get me to a remission. I was never given anything for it, but later on I was experiencing fluid throughout my body and had to stop taking it. I stopped but it was 18 years of taking my pill everyday. Maybe you can take a water pill, but like I said check with your doctor. Hope this helps.