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Can vismodegib affect female fertility?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Vismodegib (Erivedge) may impair female fertility, reversibility is unknown, and fertility preservation strategies should be discussed with women of childbearing potential before treatment.

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Erivedge 150 mg hard capsulesRoche Products Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 20Document updated 2 December 2024

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