Before you make any changes to your diet or exercise routine, consult with your healthcare team. Also note that these tips are not specific to VIZIMPRO and that if you do experience any side effects, you should share them with your healthcare team early so that they can help you manage them.
You may want to consider the following general tips:
- Eating more foods that are high in sodium and potassium (including bananas, oranges, boiled or mashed potatoes, and peach or apricot nectar), because you lose these important nutrients when you have diarrhea
- Drinking 8 to 10 large glasses of clear liquids each day to replace fluids lost. Avoid alcoholic drinks and soft drinks as they can make diarrhea worse
- Eating 5-6 small meals and snacks throughout the day instead of 3 large meals
- Avoiding spicy and fatty foods, caffeine, and raw fruit as they can make diarrhea worse
Remember, these are tips that are not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare team. Before you consider any changes to your diet, be sure to talk to your healthcare team.
You may want to consider the following general tips:
- Practicing good mouth care, such as using a soft toothbrush to gently brush the teeth and regularly rinsing with warm water and salt. Avoid chlorhexidine- or alcohol-containing oral products
- Eating foods cold or at room temperature as you may have increased sensitivity to hot or very cold foods. Try to eat soft, soothing, and moist food, such as mashed potatoes or scrambled eggs. These foods are easier to swallow when your mouth is sore
- Avoiding acidic or irritating juices and foods, spicy or salty foods, and rough or coarse foods, like raw vegetables, granola, or crackers
- Sipping water throughout the day, using a straw. A straw can help push drinks beyond the painful parts of your mouth
Remember, these are tips that are not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare team. Before you consider any changes to your diet, be sure to talk to your healthcare team.
You may want to consider the following general tips:
- Using a fragrance- and alcohol-free moisturizer on the face and body twice a day during treatment
- Avoiding long hot showers or baths, as this can further dry out the skin; wear gloves if you are doing the washing up or other tasks involving hot water and detergent
- Skin changes may be worse in sun-exposed areas—try to wear protective clothing outside and apply SPF 30 or above every two hours when outdoors and avoid being out in the sun for long periods
- Cleaning your skin gently with mild soap products
Remember, these are tips that are not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare team.
You may want to consider the following general tips:
- Keeping affected areas dry
- Avoiding nail trauma, overly aggressive manicures/pedicures, biting the nails, and contact with irritating substances
- Wearing comfortable shoes and wearing gloves while performing household chores, such as gardening or dishwashing
- Taking extra precautions to make sure nails are dry and clean if exposed to moist environments, such as bartending, dishwashing, and swimming
Remember, these are tips that are not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare team.