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MS Pills

For some patients, treating MS symptoms and disease progression with oral medications (pills) is a convenient option. When considering an oral therapy it's important to think beyond convenience and weigh all the facts about the benefits and risks.

Discuss your treatment options with your doctor to see if oral MS treatment is right for you.

GILENYA® (fingolimod)

GILENYA is approved to reduce the frequency of relapses and to delay the progression of physical disability.

Cardiac and ophthalmologic baseline testing, as well as first dose cardiac monitoring, are recommended when starting GILENYA.

pill GILENYA Once a day / 365 times a year

Common Side Effects with GILENYA® Treatment

  • Headache
  • Flu
  • Diarrhea
  • Back pain
  • Liver enzyme elevations
  • Cough

If you experience any new or worsening side effects it is important to speak with your healthcare provider.

Information referenced on 5/17/2011 from GILENYA.com

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