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 observe
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 GILENYA doses greater than the
recommended dose. Call your doctor right away
if you have fever, tiredness, body aches, chills,
nausea, or vomiting.
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