Multiple sclerosis has a wide variety of different symptoms throughout the course of the disease, and using MS Fampridine can help treat a wide variety of different ailments related to the disease. By taking multiple sclerosis Fampridine, symptoms that involve pain, immobility, muscle strength, and more can be improved. Fampridine is a fairly new drug on the market, and was first approved by the FDA as a prescription drug to treat multiple sclerosis in 2010. This makes it the newest drug to be approved for multiple sclerosis since 2004. It is the first prescription drug that was developed solely to treat multiple sclerosis symptoms. It is also one of the only oral drugs available to use to treat multiple sclerosis. Most other drugs must be given intravenously. Since its approval, it has also become known as Ampyra. It is only available through a prescription from a licensed medical professional.
Fampridine treats one of the most difficult symptoms of multiple sclerosis – immobility and loss of muscle strength. In studies, it was shown to increase the walking speed of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It can also help to improve the muscle strength of the legs. This can give people with multiple sclerosis more freedom in their movement and improve their overall quality of life. When taken with other multiple sclerosis treatment medications, MS Fampridine can even help to slow down the progress of the disease, for which there is no current cure.
Side Effects of Taking MS Fampridine
Multiple sclerosis Fampridine has several side effects that can be experienced. Some of them are common and are only minor nuisances that may go away after the body adjusts to the drug. These include insomnia, nausea, headaches, and dizziness. These side effects are typically mild, but they should be discussed with a medical professional regardless of their severity. Another side effect that can be experience is having more susceptibility to urinary tract infections. If someone on this drug thinks they may have a urinary tract infection or bladder problems, they should seek out medical attention immediately in order to get the proper treatment.
One serious side effect that could be experience is having a seizure. At higher doses, the risk of seizures increases. That is why it is not recommended to take a dose of MS Fampridine over 10mg. People who are prone to seizures already or who have kidney issues may not be advised to take this medication at all.
