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Tazverik

Generic name: tazemetostat

Last updated March 10, 2026 0 views Reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm
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What is Tazverik?

Tazverik was used to treat epithelioid sarcoma and follicular lymphoma. On March 9, 2026, Ipsen announced it was voluntarily withdrawing Tazvarik from the market due to safety concerns. This information is retained for educational purposes only.

How should I take Tazverik?

Take Tazverik exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

You may take Tazverik with or without food.

Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.

If you vomit shortly after taking this medicine, do not take another dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose time to take the medicine again.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the tablets in their original container, along with the packet or canister of moisture-absorbing preservative.

Warnings

Using Tazverik may increase your risk of developing bone marrow disorders or other cancers.

Tazverik can cause serious side effects, including:

  • Risk of new cancers. An increase in new (second) cancers has happened in people who were treated with Tazverik. Talk with your healthcare provider about your risk of developing new cancers. Tell your healthcare provider if you are more tired than usual, or have easy bruising, fever, bone pain, or paleness.

Before taking this medicine

Using Tazverik may increase your risk of developing bone marrow disorders or other cancers, such as leukemia or lymphoma. Ask your doctor about this risk.

You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.

Tazemetostat can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or the father is using this medicine.

  • If you are a woman, do not use Tazverik if you are pregnant. Use effective nonhormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
  • If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 6 months after your last dose.

Tazemetostat can make hormonal birth control less effective, including birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings. To prevent pregnancy while using this medicine, use a barrier form of birth control: condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, or contraceptive sponge.

Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.

Tazverik side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Tazverik: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • unusual tiredness;
  • bone pain; or
  • low blood cell counts - fever, chills, tiredness, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath.

Your cancer treatments may be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.

Common Tazverik side effects may include:

  • nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite;
  • constipation;
  • pain; or
  • tiredness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Soft Tissue Sarcoma:

800 mg orally 2 times a day until disease progression or unacceptable toxicityUse: For the treatment of adult patients with metastatic or locally advanced epithelioid sarcoma not eligible for complete resection

Usual Adult Dose for Follicular Lymphoma:

800 mg orally 2 times a day

Use: For the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma whose tumors are positive for an EZH2 mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test and who have received at least 2 prior systemic therapies, and for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Soft Tissue Sarcoma:

16 years and older:800 mg orally 2 times a day until disease progression or unacceptable toxicityUse: For the treatment of pediatric patients aged 16 years and older with metastatic or locally advanced epithelioid sarcoma not eligible for complete resection

What happens if I miss a dose?

Skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Grapefruit may interact with tazemetostat and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products.

Avoid taking an herbal supplement containing St. John's wort.

What other drugs will affect Tazverik?

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Other drugs may interact with tazemetostat, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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Before you take this medicine: the information on this page is general and may not cover your personal circumstances. Read the label supplied with your medicine and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines or managing a long-term condition.
General medicine information Consumer-friendly language Source: Drugs.com

Content is provided for education and is not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer. Source page medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm on March 10, 2026.