Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is mycophenolate mofetil. It helps prevent organ rejection in people who have had a transplant. 

It is important to take this medicine exactly how your doctor tells you to. You should take each dose on an empty stomach, unless your doctor says otherwise. It is important to not miss any doses.

This medicine is available as tablets, capsules, a liquid, and an injection. You must swallow the tablets or capsules whole. If you take the liquid, you must read the instructions for use to make sure you take it the right way. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include a headache, a rash, nausea, dizziness, tremor, a fast heartbeat, swelling in the ankles, and either diarrhea or constipation. You should tell your doctor if you notice these or other side effects. He or she will manage them. Also, he or she will watch for high blood pressure, high blood sugar and low blood cell counts. 

As with any medicine, more serious side effects can occur. With this medicine, this includes an increased risk of infections and certain cancers, like lymphoma or skin cancer. You should read the Medication Guide to know which symptoms to watch for, and when to report changes. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely.

Mycophenolate mofetil can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines and before getting vaccines. 

This medicine can harm unborn babies. Both men AND women must use extreme care to avoid pregnancy. You should talk to your doctor about which birth control methods to use, and for how long. Women should not breastfeed.

For best results with this medicine, be sure to plan ahead for refills.