How should I take Livtencity?
Livtencity should be taken
2 times a day
with or without food
swallow
tablets whole
If you can't swallow tablets whole, you can break apart or crush tablets, mix with drinking water, and drink.
You can also break apart tablets and take through a nasogastric (NG) or orogastric (OG) tube.
See the “Instructions for Use” in the Prescribing Information for detailed instructions.
Take Livtencity exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.
If you take too much Livtencity, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
What can I expect while taking Livtencity?
Some people may experience side effects
while taking LIVTENCITY. The most common side effects while taking LIVTENCITY include
- changes in taste
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- tiredness
Changes in taste were the most common side effect, and happened in less than half of patients in the study. Changes in taste most often lasted 43 days while taking LIVTENCITY, and usually went away within 6 days of stopping LIVTENCITY.
These are not all the possible side effects of LIVTENCITY; you should always call your doctor and transplant care team for medical advice about side effects.
Have more questions about Livtencity?
Your transplant care team should always be your go-to for questions about your treatment plan. If you need help discussing these topics with them, download the Tips for Talking with your Transplant Team.