Precautions
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. If you are woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may give you a pregnancy test before you start using this medicine to make sure you are not pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 2 months after your final dose. Males with female partners who are able to become pregnant should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose. If you think you have become pregnant, tell your doctor right away.
This medicine may cause blurred vision, dizziness, memory loss, mental status changes, confusion, hallucinations, having trouble with balance or coordination, or trouble with concentration and attention. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do other jobs that require you to be alert.
This medicine may cause swelling of the lungs (pneumonitis) or interstitial lung disease. These are life-threatening conditions and require immediate medical attention. The symptoms may be similar to the symptoms of lung cancer. Check with your doctor right away if you have new or worsening cough, fever, or trouble breathing.
Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have pain or tenderness in the upper stomach, pale stools, dark urine, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellow eyes or skin. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
This medicine may cause muscle problems, including myalgia. Check with your doctor right away if you have difficulty moving, joint pain, muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness, or swollen joints.
Check with your doctor right away if you have joint pain, stiffness, or swelling, lower back or side pain, stomach pain, or swelling of the feet or lower legs. These may be symptoms of hyperuricemia (high uric acid in the blood).
This medicine may increase your risk of bone fractures. Ask your doctor about ways to keep your bones strong to help prevent fractures.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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