What to expect when starting BYLVAY
Anytime you’re considering a treatment for itch (pruritus) from progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), it’s important to understand the possible risks and benefits.
Some patients with PFIC taking BYLVAY may experience side effects. If you experience any side effects, you should immediately talk to your doctor.
The most common side effects seen in a clinical study of patients with PFIC were
Diarrhea
A mild increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose, watery stool consistency for typically less than one week.
Abnormal liver tests
Changes in laboratory tests related to the liver. Your doctor will order certain tests to monitor your liver function.
Low vitamin levels
Vitamin levels that are lower than normal. Your doctor will order blood tests to measure levels of vitamins and may prescribe supplementation (taking vitamin supplements).
Abdominal pain
Pain in the abdomen (belly).
Vomiting
Throwing up.
What to do if side effects occur
You should always talk to your doctor first before stopping or changing your BYLVAY dose. If you experience side effects, you should immediately talk to your doctor.
Your doctor may change the dose or discontinue BYLVAY depending on the side effects. Your doctor may recommend restarting BYLVAY after the side effects resolve.
You can report side effects to Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. at
1-855-463-5127 or to the FDA at
1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.