Also known as CellCept, mycophenolate mofetil works by suppressing your immune system. It is a pill that you will take by mouth.
Side effects of mycophenolate mofetil
Stomach upset
Diarrhea
Vomiting (throwing up)
Call your doctor if you have any of these, or notice blood or darkening of your stools.
Rare but serious side effects of mycophenolate mofetil
A drop in your white blood cell count, which leads to a higher risk of infections.
Liver damage
We will check your liver function
Higher risk of some cancers, such as lymphoma and skin cancer
Call your doctor if you have a fever that does not go away, chills, fatigue, weight loss, or swollen glands.
Blood work and mycophenolate mofetil
You will need blood work done while on mycophenolate mofetil. We will check for rare infections before starting this medicine, such as tuberculosis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C. You will need blood work often right after you start. Long term, you need blood work every few months to check for medicine effects.