Learn how Zavesca works
Discover how Zavesca helps natural enzymes in the body to work more effectively.
Learn moreOther Considerations While Taking Zavesca
To make the most of Zavesca therapy, you and your doctor may want to consider making some changes to your diet.
Learn moreZavesca can make an important difference for those
who have type 1 Gaucher disease.
Understanding Your Zavesca Therapy is an Important First Step.
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Proven benefits of Zavesca therapy
Zavesca has been proven to deliver important benefits. Still, keep in mind that it may take some time to work in ways you can notice. Individual results may vary. Even though some people taking Zavesca may not feel better right away, they can experience benefits that their doctors can measure.1
What is ZAVESCA?
ZAVESCA is a prescription medicine taken by mouth for adults with mild to moderate type 1 Gaucher disease. ZAVESCA is used only in people who cannot be treated with enzyme replacement therapy.
Important Safety Information for Zavesca:
In clinical studies, the most common adverse events due to Zavesca included weight loss, diarrhea, and trembling in the hand (tremor). Other common adverse reactions were excess gas (flatulence), abdominal pain, and headache. The most common serious adverse reaction was tingling or numbness in the hands or feet with or without pain (peripheral neuropathy). Patients should undergo neurological examination at the start of treatment and every 6 months thereafter; Zavesca should be reassessed in patients who develop symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Zavesca may cause fetal harm if administered to a pregnant woman. Men should maintain reliable contraceptive methods and not plan to father a child while taking Zavesca and for 3 months after discontinuing treatment.
Please see full Prescribing Information.
| 1. | Zavesca® (miglustat) full prescribing information. Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. 2010. |
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