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GILENYA for relapsing forms of multiple
GILENYA. Proven to significantly reduce the
GILENYA reduced the number of relapses by
52% in a 1-year study versus IM interferon
beta-1a. In fact, 83% of people taking GILENYA
remained relapse-free versus 70% taking IM
interferon beta-1a.
GILENYA was also proven effective in a
separate 2-year study versus placebo.
Indication
GILENYA is a prescription medicine used to treat
relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in
adults. GILENYA can decrease the number of MS
flare-ups (relapses). GILENYA does not cure MS,
but it can help slow down the physical problems
that MS causes.
Important Safety Information
GILENYA may cause serious side effects such as:
• Slow heart rate, especially about 6 hours after
your first dose. If your heart rate slows down, you
might feel dizzy or tired, or be aware of a slow
or irregular heartbeat. Your doctor will watch
you for the first 6 hours after your first dose for
any serious side effects. If you experience slow
heart rate, it will usually return to normal within
1 month. Call your doctor if at any time you
have dizziness, tiredness, or a slow or irregular
heartbeat. If you stop taking GILENYA for 2 weeks
or more, you will need to repeat this observation.
• Increased risk of serious infections. GILENYA
lowers the number of white blood cells
(lymphocytes) in your blood. This will usually
go back to normal within 2 months of stopping
GILENYA. Your doctor may do a blood test
before you start GILENYA. Increased risk of
infection was seen with doses higher than the
approved dose (0.5 mg). Two patients died who
took higher-dose GILENYA (1.25 mg) combined
with high-dose steroids. Call your doctor right
away if you have fever, tiredness, body aches,
chills, nausea, or vomiting.
1-800-GILENYA or visit
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