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

This is Savaysa. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. This medicine may have other uses, too.

Savaysa is often taken once a day with or without food. Your healthcare team will determine what dose is best for you and how long you should use this medicine for. For more information regarding how to take this medicine and what to do if you miss a dose, read the "patient information sheet".

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include rashes, dizziness, headaches, and stomach pain. These effects are normal, if mild, and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You should not stop taking it unless your doctor says it's okay. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects can occur. With Savaysa, these include allergic reactions and bleeding. You should read the patient information sheet 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 and order blood tests.

Savaysa can interact with other medicines. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medicines, herbal remedies, or vitamins. 
Women should talk to their doctors before receiving this medication if they are pregnant or breastfeeding.

For best results, work with your healthcare team to manage side effects.