What is Fingolimod?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: FingolimodBrand:
Fingolimod is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) by decreasing the number of MS relapses, or periods of time with worsening of symptoms.
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How do members experience Fingolimod?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 5,166 | 718 | |
| Participate in clinical trial | 4 | 4 | |
| Fever/chills | 2 | 0 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | 1 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 27 | |
| Fatigue | 25 | |
| Elevated liver enzymes | 14 | |
| Nausea | 14 | |
| Heart rate low (bradycardia) | 12 | |
| Hair loss | 11 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 98 | |
| Moderate | 72 | |
| Mild | 148 | |
| None | 415 |
Member evaluations
Trans-am
evaluated on Sep 21, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
cleonard
evaluated on Jan 05, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for relapse MS (exacerbation): Moderate
- Side effects: None
Cfox1957
evaluated on Sep 30, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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