Who should not take REVLIMID?

Do not take REVLIMID if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or become pregnant during REVLIMID treatment. See "What is the most important information I should know about REVLIMID?"
Do not take REVLIMID if you are allergic to anything in it. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in REVLIMID.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking REVLIMID?

Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

are pregnant or breastfeeding. REVLIMID must not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. See "What is the most important information I should know about REVLIMID?" It is not known if REVLIMID passes into your breast milk and harms your baby.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. REVLIMID and other medicines may affect each other causing serious side effects.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist.

How should I take REVLIMID?

Take REVLIMID exactly as prescribed and follow all the instructions of the RevAssist program.

Before prescribing REVLIMID, your healthcare provider will:

explain the RevAssist program to you
have you sign the Patient-Physician Agreement Form
Swallow REVLIMID capsules whole with water once a day. Do not break, chew, or open your capsules.
Do not open the REVLIMID capsules or handle them any more than needed. If you touch a broken REVLIMID capsule or the medicine in the capsule, wash the area of your body with soap and water.
If you miss a dose of REVLIMID, and it has been less than 12 hours since your regular time, take it as soon as you remember. If it has been more than 12 hours, just skip your missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
If you take too much REVLIMID or overdose, call your healthcare provider or poison control center right away.
Females who can become pregnant:

will have pregnancy tests weekly for 4 weeks, then every 4 weeks if your menstrual cycle is regular, or every 2 weeks if your menstrual cycle is irregular.
If you miss your period or have unusual bleeding, you will need to have a pregnancy test and receive counseling.
must agree to use 2 different forms of effective birth control at the same time, for 4 weeks before, while taking, during any breaks (interruptions) in your treatment, and for 4 weeks after stopping REVLIMID.
Males who take REVLIMID, even those who have had a vasectomy, must agree to use a latex condom during sexual contact with a pregnant female or a female who can become pregnant. (If you or your partner is allergic to latex, please consult with your healthcare provider.)

What should I avoid while taking REVLIMID?

Females: Do not get pregnant and do not breastfeed while taking REVLIMID.
Males: Do not donate sperm, See "What is the most important information I should I know about REVLIMID?", "Who should not take REVLIMID?", and "What should I avoid while taking REVLIMID?".
Do not share REVLIMID with other people. It may cause birth defects and other serious problems.
Do not donate blood while you take REVLIMID, during any breaks (interruptions) in your treatment, and for 4 weeks after stopping REVLIMID. If someo