UCD Patient Videos

Lauren:

I've had a lot of experience with living with this. I got diagnosed when I was 2 years old. I've been through the process of taking, um, powdered medicine and pills.

The most challenging thing about my previous medication was the amount of how much I had to take. Pills after each meal was a lot.

When I found out about RAVICTI, there was no hesitation from me because I had already been through so much with my other medication.

I had been on pills for 25 years, and so I was ready for a change.

When I first started taking RAVICTI full-time, I was excited because I didn't have to count out so many pills.

I just did not realize how much time that took.

I chose RAVICTI because it's easy for me to take,

and I can move on to whatever else I need to do.

It's different for everyone, but for me, my ammonia levels are managed really well.

If you're nervous about making the switch to RAVICTI, you should talk to your doctor.

And if you ever get scared or feel like you're unsure whether it is the right choice or not, you can look at me as an example and say, “This girl, she has tried it, and it's worked for her.” And maybe that will give you some hope and some courage to move on with the choice to try it.

And if you ever get scared or feel like you're unsure whether it is the right choice or not, you can look at me as an example and say, “This girl, she has tried it, and it's worked for her.” And maybe that will give you some hope and some courage to move on with the choice to try it.

Approved Uses for RAVICTI® (glycerol phenylbutyrate) Oral Liquid
RAVICTI is a prescription medicine used in adults and children 2 months of age and older for long-term management of high levels of ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemia) caused by a condition called a urea cycle disorder (UCD). RAVICTI must be used along with a low-protein diet and, in some cases, dietary supplements. RAVICTI should only be used if the UCD cannot be managed with a low-protein diet and dietary supplements alone.

RAVICTI is not used to treat extremely high levels of ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemic crises) in people with UCDs as they may require rapidly acting medication.
It is not known if RAVICTI is safe and effective for the treatment of N-acetylglutamate synthase (NAGS) deficiency.
It is not known if RAVICTI is safe and effective for children younger than 2 months.

Detailed Important Safety Information

Who should not take RAVICTI:
Children younger than 2 months should not take RAVICTI because they may not be able to digest it. Do not take RAVICTI if you are allergic to phenylbutyrate. Call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as wheezing, shortness of breath, cough, low blood pressure, flushing, nausea, or rash while taking RAVICTI.

RAVICTI may cause serious side effects:
The breakdown of RAVICTI produces the byproduct phenylacetate, which may cause nervous system side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these symptoms while taking RAVICTI: sleepiness; lightheadedness; change in taste; problems with hearing; confusion; problems with memory; worsening of numbness, tingling, or burning in your hands or feet; headache, tiredness; nausea; or vomiting.

What are the possible side effects of RAVICTI?
The most common side effects of RAVICTI in adults include diarrhea, gas, headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, decreased appetite, and dizziness.

The most common side effects of RAVICTI in children ages 2 to 17 years include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, and headache.

The most common side effects of RAVICTI in children ages 2 months to younger than 2 years include decreased level of a type of white blood cell, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, decreased appetite, cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, and rash.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of RAVICTI. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Before you take RAVICTI:
Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, pancreas or bowel (intestine) problems, or any other medical conditions. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if RAVICTI will harm your unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if RAVICTI passes into your breast milk. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with RAVICTI. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take RAVICTI.

Talk to your doctor about participating in a UCD registry. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about people with UCDs to improve care. For more information about the registry program, call 1-855-823-2595 or visit www.ucdregistry.com.

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.

This information is not comprehensive. To learn more, talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist. The FDA-approved product labeling, including the Medication Guide, can be found at Ravicti.com.