What is Fampridine (4-AP immediate release)?
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Fampridine, also known as by its chemical name 4-aminopyridine or 4-AP, a potassium channel blocker that is used to improve walking in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Fampridine is an immediate release formulation of 4-AP that is compounded by pharmacist.
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How do members experience Fampridine (4-AP immediate release)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve mobility | 29 | 22 | |
| Weakness in leg(s) | 11 | 13 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 8 | 7 | |
| Walking problems | 5 | 3 | |
| Balance problems | 3 | 8 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Bladder pain | 1 | |
| Bowel irregularity | 1 | |
| Chills | 1 | |
| Head tingling | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 15 | |
| None | 20 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Feb 05, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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