Mycophenolate Sodium Oral

Mycophenolate Sodium Oral Warning

Mycophenolate decreases the body's ability to protect against illness and infection, and may also increase your risk of developing lymph node tumors (lymphoma) and other types of tumors. Therefore, this medication must only be given under close medical supervision. Discuss the risks of taking mycophenolate with your doctor.

Notify your doctor immediately if you develop signs of infection (such as persistent sore throat or fever) or other symptoms such as weight loss, night sweats, enlarged lymph nodes, or skin growths.

Women of childbearing age must use two reliable forms of birth control when using mycophenolate, since it may harm an unborn baby. (See also Precautions)

Mycophenolate Sodium Oral Side Effects

See also Warnings section.

Constipation, nausea, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach upset, gas, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Because this medication weakens your immune system, you are more likely to develop infections which may be serious. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following signs of infection:

• persistent sore throat/fever
• night sweats
• flu-like symptoms
• painful urination
• vision changes
• a sore or wound on the skin that feels warm/tender/painful and appears reddened

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• unusual tiredness
• irregular heartbeat
• muscle weakness
• easy bleeding/bruising
• swelling of the feet or ankles
• mental/mood changes

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• chest pain
• stomach/abdominal pain
• black/tarry stools
• vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• shortness of breath

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