What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Blood clots
-Breast, cervical, endometrial, or uterine cancer
-Diabetes
-Gallbladder disease
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-High cholesterol
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Lupus
-Mental health condition
-Migraine headaches
-Osteoporosis, weak bones
-Porphyria
-Stroke
-Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member
-Tobacco use
-Unexplained vaginal bleeding
-An unusual or allergic reaction to relugolix, estrogens, progestins, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Aromatase inhibitors, such as aminoglutethimide, anastrozole, exemestane, letrozole, testolactone
-Cisapride
-Dronedarone
-Elagolix
-Pimozide
-Thioridazine
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Certain antibiotics, such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin
-Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-Certain medications for cancer treatment
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-Corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone, prednisone, prednisolone
-Cyclosporine
-Grapefruit juice
-Medications for diabetes
-Mifepristone
-Other medications that cause heart rhythm changes
-Raloxifene
-Rifampin
-St. John's wort
-Tamoxifen
-Thyroid hormones
-Tranexamic acid
-Tricyclic antidepressants
-Verapamil
-Warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. You will need a regular breast and pelvic exam while on this medication. It may take several months to see improvement in your condition.
You may have a change in bleeding pattern, irregular periods, or may stop having periods while taking this medication.
Talk with your care team if you may be pregnant. Serious birth defects can occur if you take this medication during pregnancy and for 1 week after the last dose. Contraception is recommended while taking this medication and for 1 week after the last dose. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.
Talk to your care team if you use tobacco products. Changes to your treatment plan may be needed. Tobacco increases the risk of getting a blood clot or having a stroke while taking this medication. The risk is higher if you are over the age of 35.
This medication can make your body retain fluid, making your fingers, hands, or ankles swell. Your blood pressure can go up. Contact your care team if you feel you are retaining fluid.
Using this medication for a long time may weaken your bones. The risk of bone fractures may be increased. Talk to your care team about your bone health.
If you are going to need surgery or other procedure, tell your care team that you are using this medication.
What are the most serious risks of this medication?
This medicine can increase the risk of blood clots or having a stroke.
This medication can increase the risk of serious blood clots, which can cause a heart attack or stroke. This risk increases if you are older than 35 years of age or use tobacco. You are strongly advised not to use tobacco.