Prepare for your XIAFLEX® consultation
If you have been diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture and have a cord that can be felt, XIAFLEX®may be an effective non-surgical choice to treat your condition. However, there are some situations in which you may not be able to take advantage of this option. See the list below of points, which you should discuss with your doctor, to see if XIAFLEX® is the best choice for you.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before starting treatment with XIAFLEX®?
XIAFLEX® may not be right for you. Before receiving XIAFLEX®, tell your healthcare provider if you:
- have had an allergic reaction to a previous XIAFLEX® injection
- have a bleeding problem
- have any other medical conditions
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if XIAFLEX® will harm your unborn baby
- are breastfeeding. It is not known if XIAFLEX® passes into your breast-milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you receive XIAFLEX®
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you use:
- a blood thinner medicine such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix®), prasugrel hydrochloride (Effient®), or warfarin sodium (Coumadin®). If you are told to stop taking a blood thinner before your XIAFLEX®injection, your healthcare provider should tell you when to restart the blood thinner.
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