What is Dalfampridine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: DalfampridineBrand:
Dalfampridine is an extended release formulation of 4-aminopyridine or 4-AP. It is a potassium channel blocker that is used as a treatment to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Dalfampridine was previously called Fampridine-SR during clinical trials.
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How do members experience Dalfampridine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 2,054 | 722 | |
| Walking problems | 1,916 | 592 | |
| Improve mobility | 329 | 336 | |
| Fatigue | 34 | 30 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 34 | 38 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 29 | |
| Dizziness | 21 | |
| Nausea | 16 | |
| Constipation | 11 | |
| Headaches | 11 | |
| Balance problems | 10 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 58 | |
| Moderate | 69 | |
| Mild | 183 | |
| None | 677 |
Member evaluations
JoeC
evaluated on Jan 09, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: Major
- Side effects: None
Sagen
evaluated on Oct 22, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for walking problems: None
- Side effects: None
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klunzig
evaluated on Jun 24, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
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