What should I tell my doctor before taking EXFORGE?


Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:


FDA-APPROVED PATIENT LABELING PATIENT INFORMATION EXFORGE (X-phorj) 


Read the Patient Information that comes with EXFORGE before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. If you have any questions about EXFORGE, ask your doctor or pharmacist.


What is the most important information I should know about EXFORGE?


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 pressure if you plan to become pregnant.


 doctor right away.


What is EXFORGE? EXFORGE contains 2 prescription medicines: 1. amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker 


EXFORGE may be used to lower high blood pressure 


 not enough


 your doctor decides you are likely to need more than 1 medicine.


EXFORGE has not been studied in children under 18 years of age.


Patient Instructions*: Present this card and your insurance card along with a valid prescription for EXFORGE® (amlodipine and valsartan) tablets at any participating pharmacy or through mail order. You will be responsible for the first $4 of your co-pay and the card pays up to the next $50 for 30 tablets. Offer expires 12/31/2013. Patient questions should be directed to: 1-877-699-9973.


Pharmacist instructions for a patient with an Eligible Third Party: Submit the claim to the primary Third Party Payer first, then submit the balance due to Therapy First Plus as a Secondary Payer as a co-pay only billing using a valid Other Coverage Code, (e.g. 8). The patient is responsible for the first $4 and the card pays up to the next $50 for 30 tablets. Reimbursement will be received from Therapy First Plus.


Valid Other Coverage Code required: For any questions regarding Therapy First Plus online processing, please call the Help Desk at 1‐800‐422‐5604.


*Valid for those with private insurance. Not valid under Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state program, for residents of MA or cash-paying patients, or where product is not covered by patient’s primary insurance. Limitations apply. This card is the property of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and must be returned upon request. Novartis reserves the right to rescind, revoke or amend the program without notice. Patients may wish to consult with their insurance carrier concerning any limitations that may apply to this Program under their insurance policy. This offer will expire on 12/31/2013.


Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information, including IMPORTANT WARNING. © 2012 P.S.K.W. & Associates


Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, New Jersey 07936


© 2012 Novartis Printed in USA 9/12 T-EXR-1197006


are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. See “What is the most important information I should know about EXFORGE?”


 EXFORGE may  EXFORGE.


   


 blood pressure medicine. Angioedema causes swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, and may cause difficulty breathing.


Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some of your other medicines and EXFORGE could affect each other, causing serious side effects.


Especially tell your doctor if you take:   


 of potassium in your blood periodically.


 potassium in your blood periodically.


 


 


 


   may increase the effect of valsartan.


 and show it to your doctor or pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking any new medicine. Your doctor or pharmacist will know what medicines are safe to take together.


How should I take EXFORGE?   


 If it is close to your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Just take the next dose at your regular time.


 Control Center, or go to the emergency room.


 if you:


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