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Chlorambucil
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Chlorambucil should be used only under the supervision of a Reference medical oncologist Opens New Window or Reference hematologist Opens New Window.
You may not be able to become pregnant or father a child after taking chlorambucil. Discuss this with your doctor before starting treatment with this drug.
Chlorambucil can cause birth defects. Do not use it if you are pregnant or wish to become pregnant or to father a child while you are taking it.
Women who take this drug may experience symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: December 17, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology |
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