BEFORE YOU
TAKE LENVIMA
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR
If your doctor is having you take LENVIMA, there are some things you need to talk to him/her about first:
Current medical conditions
Before you take LENVIMA, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, such as:
- High blood pressure
- Heart problems
- A history of blood clots in your arteries (type of blood vessel), including stroke, heart attack, or change in vision
- Have or have had kidney or liver problems
- A history of a tear (perforation) in your stomach or intestine, or an abnormal connection between 2 or more body parts (fistula)
- Headaches, seizures, or vision problems
- Any bleeding problems
- Plans to have surgery, a dental procedure, or have had a recent surgery. You should stop taking LENVIMA at least 1 week before planned surgery
- If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, LENVIMA can harm your unborn baby
Females who are able to become pregnant:- Your doctor should do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with LENVIMA
- You should use an effective method of birth control during treatment with LENVIMA and for 30 days after the last dose of LENVIMA
- Talk with your doctor about birth control methods you can use during this time
- Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant or think you are pregnant during treatment with LENVIMA
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if LENVIMA passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with LENVIMA and for 1 week after the last dose
Herbal supplements, vitamins, and other medicines you’re taking
Tell your doctor about all prescriptions including osteoporosis medicines and over-the-counter vitamins, herbs, and herbal supplements you are taking, as they could interfere with how LENVIMA works or increase side effects as a result of taking them in combination with LENVIMA.
Write down a complete list of anything you’re currently taking to show to the doctor or pharmacist whenever you get a new medicine.
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR
Managing life with HCC when surgery is not an option can certainly be challenging. You are likely to have questions about your therapy. Your oncologist, along with all of your other doctors or specialists, is a great resource.
To help you get the most out of your doctor visits, we’ve developed some questions that cover a range of possible topics.
You might find it helpful to share some of these questions with your caregiver. Doing so might help them help you if you have any communication concerns.
Here are some questions to help you start the
conversation with your doctor:
- How will we know if LENVIMA is the right treatment for me?
- How should I take LENVIMA?
- When should I make my follow-up visits to check on my progress?
- What side effects might I experience from taking LENVIMA?
- When should I talk to you about side effects I may experience?
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