With VYALEV Complete, you’ll have tools and personalized support from the moment you’re prescribed and throughout your treatment. Learn how VYALEV Complete will be there for you at every step of the way.
With VYALEV Complete, you’ll have tools and personalized support from the moment you’re prescribed and throughout your treatment. Learn how VYALEV Complete will be there for you at every step of the way.
Your Nurse Ambassador* is your go-to person throughout your treatment journey. They’ll reach out once you’ve been prescribed VYALEV. You’ll have the same Ambassador helping you start and stay on track throughout your treatment. They’ll meet with you in the comfort of your own home. You can also call or video chat with them.
Discuss your insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs
Prepare you for the start of your VYALEV infusion
Practice with you until you are prepared to administer your treatment at home
Be prepared for your Treatment Start Day. This checklist covers what you need to do before your appointment and what to bring to your doctor’s office.
Get ready for your treatment using the Prep Mat. It breaks down the parts of your delivery system, the supplies you’ll need, and the Plan-It-Out steps to follow.
Record how each day goes. It’ll help you and your doctor better manage your condition. It’ll also help you build a routine as you become more familiar with your treatment.
In this booklet, you’ll learn step-by-step instructions, find answers to common questions, and more—all in one place.
If you’re flying, check with your Nurse Ambassador for TSA tips and resources. For more details on how to prepare for traveling, download the travel brochure.
Find helpful information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Find what you need to know about your delivery system, all in one place. These videos cover step-by-step instructions, answer common questions, show you helpful tips and more.
There is a lot on your plate, so don’t be shy about asking for support from your family and friends. You can find tips on how to ask for help, how to start conversations about your stress, and other tailored resources in groups.
Try joining some support groups. They can help you feel less stressed and provide emotional support. It helps to have an outlet to talk about your struggles and your wins. Online communities like Caregiver Action Network are places to chat with others who are in the same boat as you.
Call 1-866-489-2538
If your Nurse Ambassador* is not available, call the VYALEV Complete 24/7 Hotline† number above, staffed by nurses trained on VYALEV
*Nurse Ambassadors are provided by AbbVie and do not work under the direction of your health care professional (HCP) or give medical advice. They are trained to direct patients to their HCP for treatment-related advice, including further referrals.
†The 24/7 Hotline is staffed by nurses that are specifically trained on VYALEV and can be reached 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. After business hours, you may be asked to leave a message for a return call within 30 minutes.
‡A Specialty Pharmacy is a type of pharmacy that handles medication for conditions like advanced Parkinson’s. These medications often need special storage and processing.
VYALEV is a prescription medicine used for treatment of advanced Parkinson's disease in adults. VYALEV contains two medicines, foscarbidopa and foslevodopa.
What is the most important safety information I should know about VYALEV™ (foscarbidopa/foslevodopa)?
Do not take VYALEV if you currently take or have recently taken (within the last 14 days) a medication for depression called a nonselective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if you take an MAO inhibitor.
Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions and the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. When used together, VYALEV and certain other medicines, including medications for high blood pressure, MAO inhibitors, antipsychotics, metoclopramide, and isoniazid, may affect each other and cause serious side effects.
VYALEV may cause other serious side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider before starting VYALEV and while on VYALEV if you have had or have any of the following:
Falling asleep without warning during normal daily activities. VYALEV may cause you to fall asleep while you are doing daily activities, such as driving, which may result in an accident. This can happen as late as 1 year after you start VYALEV. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how VYALEV affects you. Tell your healthcare provider if you take medicines that can make you sleepy, such as sleep medicines, antidepressants, or antipsychotics.
Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not real (hallucinations). This is a common and sometimes serious side effect.
Unusual urges. Some people taking medicines for Parkinson's disease, including VYALEV, have reported problems, such as gambling, compulsive eating, compulsive shopping, and increased sex drive.
Infusion Site Reactions and Infections. Some people using VYALEV have had reactions and infections at the infusion site. This is a common and sometimes serious side effect. Remove your cannula and call your healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms of an infection: local spreading of redness, pain, swelling, warmth, change in color when pressing area, or fever. Take oral carbidopa/levodopa tablets until you are able to resume VYALEV.
Uncontrolled sudden movements (dyskinesia). This is a common and sometimes serious side effect. If you have new dyskinesia or your dyskinesia gets worse, tell your healthcare provider. This may be a sign that your dose of VYALEV or other Parkinson's medicines may need to be adjusted.
Heart attack or other heart problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had increased blood pressure, a fast or irregular heartbeat, or chest pain.
Worsening of the increased pressure in your eyes (glaucoma). The pressure in your eyes should be checked after starting VYALEV.
Do not stop using VYALEV or change your dose unless you are told to do so by your healthcare provider. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop withdrawal symptoms, such as fever, confusion, or severe muscle stiffness.
These are not all the possible side effects of VYALEV. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
VYALEV (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa) injection for subcutaneous use is available in a 120 mg foscarbidopa and 2,400 mg foslevodopa per 10 mL (12 mg foscarbidopa and 240 mg foslevodopa per mL) solution.
Please see the full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide, for additional information about VYALEV. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/PatientAccessSupport to learn more.
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