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

This is Tagrisso. It helps to treat certain types of lung cancer. It may have other uses, too. 

Tagrisso is often taken one time each day. You can take each dose with or without food. 
You should swallow the tablets whole. If you have trouble swallowing, this medicine can be dissolved in water. It is important to follow the exact steps in the Patient Information Sheet. If you still have questions, ask your pharmacist for advice. 

Many people will have side effects. Common side effects include a cough, diarrhea, and muscle, bone, or joint pain. Some people will have mouth sores, dry skin, and nail changes. You may also feel tired. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving. Rashes are common, but they can be serious. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking it, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You should not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor says it's okay. 

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects can occur. With Tagrisso this includes heart, lung, eye, skin, and blood vessel problems. 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 may order blood tests. 

Tagrisso can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. 

Tagrisso can harm unborn babies. Women and men must talk to their doctors about which birth control methods to use and for how long. Women should not breastfeed.

For best results with Tagrisso, be sure to plan ahead for refills and reach out to your doctor or pharmacist with any questions.