Tasmar Dosage (Cont.)

Monitoring the Liver During Tasmar Dosing

Tasmar can cause fatal liver failure. In order to catch liver problems before they become dangerous, your healthcare provider should check your liver enzymes before you start using the drug, then every two to four weeks for the first six months, and then periodically thereafter as your healthcare provider deems necessary. This is done with a simple blood test. If at any time your liver enzymes increase to more than twice the upper limit of normal, you must stop taking Tasmar permanently.
 

General Information on Your Tasmar Dosage

Considerations for people taking Tasmar include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth three times daily.
     
  • You can take Tasmar with or without food.
     
  • Make sure to take Tasmar at the same times each day to maintain an even level in your blood.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Tasmar will not work if you stop taking it. Do not suddenly stop taking the drug without first talking to your healthcare provider.
     
  • If you are unsure about anything related to your Tasmar dosage, please talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
     

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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