Precautions
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It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
You will need to have a skin test for tuberculosis before you start using this medicine. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your home has ever had a positive reaction to a tuberculosis skin test.
This medicine may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors, such as feeling sad or hopeless, getting upset easily, or feeling nervous or hostile. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed. If you or your caregiver notice any of these side effects, tell your doctor right away.
If your condition does not improve within 12 to 16 weeks, or if it become worse, check with your doctor.
Your body's ability to fight infection may be reduced while you are being treated with brodalumab. It is very important that you call your doctor at the first signs of any infection. Check with your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms while using this medicine: fever, chills, cough or hoarseness, flu-like symptoms, lower back or side pain, painful or difficult urination, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
This medicine may cause serious skin reactions that look like eczema. Check with your doctor right away if you have blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin, cracked, dry, scaly skin, small bumps or patches, or swelling.
Do not have any live vaccines (immunizations) while you are being treated with brodalumab. Be sure to ask your doctor if you have any questions about this.
Tell your doctor if you have bloody diarrhea, a fever, or severe stomach pain after receiving this medicine.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Portions of this document last updated: Aug. 01, 2024
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