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Understanding side effects

All prescription medications come with safety considerations. It’s natural to want to know about the potential side effects before starting treatment. Ask your care team if you have any questions or want more information.

Some considerations you should be aware of before starting LUTATHERA relate to:

• Radiation exposure
• Bone marrow problems
• Secondary bone marrow and blood cancers
• Kidney problems
• Liver problems
• Allergic reactions
• Hormonal gland problems (carcinoid crisis)
• Embryo-fetal toxicity
• Infertility

What are the most common side effects of LUTATHERA?

The most common and most serious side effects of LUTATHERA include:

• Decreased blood cell counts
• Increased liver enzymes
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Increased blood glucose
• Decreased blood potassium levels

There are other possible side effects of LUTATHERA. Talk to your care team if you experience any side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch ↗, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. 

What happens if I have side effects?

Your care team will monitor you for side effects during your treatment. This includes doing blood work or other tests. If you experience side effects, there are many ways your care team can help, including:

• Giving you medicine to help with side effects (for example, treatment to protect your kidneys)
• Delaying your LUTATHERA treatment
• Changing the dose of LUTATHERA
• Stopping LUTATHERA treatment if needed

Ask your care team for advice if you experience any side effects.

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