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

This is Xalkori. It treats certain types of non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It may have other uses, too.

You should take Xalkori exactly how your doctor tells you to. You can take it with or without food. You should always swallow the capsule whole. 

You should wait until you know how Xalkori affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving. Common side effects include nausea, a decreased appetite and either diarrhea or constipation. You could feel tired or a little dizzy, and your hands or feet could have swelling. You could also feel numbness or tingling in your hands, feet or face. These effects are normal if they are mild. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking Xalkori, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

Vision problems could occur. Tell your doctor right away if you have any change in vision, including blurry or double vision, flashing lights, new floaters, or if light hurts your eyes. 
As with any medicine, other serious side effects could occur. To help keep this medicine safe for you, you should read the Patient Information sheet to know which symptoms to watch for, and when to report changes.

Xalkori can have interactions with other medicines. You should tell your doctor and pharmacist before taking other medicines. Also, you should not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice. 

Xalkori is not safe for unborn babies. Both women AND men who take Xalkori must use extreme care to avoid pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about which birth control methods to use and for how long. Women should not breastfeed. 

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