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Ampyra Prescribing Information

Last post by NHE « Sat Jul 16, 2016 11:38 pm

by NHE » Sat Jul 16, 2016 11:38 pm

Ampyra Prescribing Information

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Sat Jul 16, 2016 11:38 pm
Ampyra, 4-AP, 4-AP-3-MeOH

Last post by NHE « Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:54 pm
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by jennyms » Fri Dec 27, 2019 10:51 pm

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Hello everybody.

It's my first post here, I have only recently discovered this site, and I have to say, it is a Godsend. I’ve been reading through...

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Acrolein-mediated conduction loss is partially restored by K⁺ channel blockers.
J Neurophysiol. 2016 Feb 1;115(2):701-10.

Acrolein-mediated...

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Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:54 pm
Would like to hear from people using Ampyra

Last post by zen2010 « Sun Sep 01, 2019 5:23 pm
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by suze » Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:24 pm
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Reply to topic in 'general' section:

I have been using it for about 2 months. It's definitely not a wonder drug. I'm really not sure if I am walking...

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I ve been taking Ampyra (2*10 mg per day) for 6 years.
I ve never felt good or bad effects while on it.

However, today, I forgot to take my 5pm...
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Last post by zen2010
Sun Sep 01, 2019 5:23 pm
generic dalfampridine

Last post by nellie « Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:02 am

by nellie » Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:02 am

Does anyone know if the generic ampyra can be purchased yet in the US. I read where Mylan has brought it to the market this month.

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Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:02 am
U.S. appeals court invalidates Acorda patents

Last post by Petr75 « Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:23 am

by Petr75 » Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:23 am

September 10, 2018

U.S. appeals court invalidates Acorda patents on MS drug

A U.S. appeals court on Monday invalidated Acorda Therapeutics...

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Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:23 am
Dalfampridine may worsen pre-existing trigeminal neuralgia..

Last post by THX1138 « Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:54 pm
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by MSUK » Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:00 am

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Dalfampridine may worsen pre-existing trigeminal neuralgia in MS patients #ECTRIMS

A study that set out to discover whether trigeminal neuralgia...

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Dalfampridine: old bird poison helps MS patients walking..
In Annels of neurology an editorial on 4-Aminopyridine: New Life For an Old Drug....

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Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:54 pm
Biogen’s MS drug for improving walking gets the green light

Last post by NHE « Mon May 29, 2017 8:42 pm
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by MSUK » Fri May 26, 2017 12:36 am

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A drug, proven to improve walking in people with MS, has been approved and given standard marketing authorisation by the European Commission...

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Side effects?
Hi Sean,
You can check the Prescribing Information for a discussion of Ampyra's side effects.

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Last post by NHE
Mon May 29, 2017 8:42 pm
Modified ampyra dosage??

Last post by Grumpster « Mon May 22, 2017 10:51 am
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by Grumpster » Wed May 03, 2017 4:01 pm

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Has anyone done any modifications to the dosage/frequency for this drug? I had what seemed to be substantial benefit from this drug within 3 days or...

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Thanks Moragh,

I think I may need to try something like that after discussing with my neuro. Otherwise I may just stop taking it since I do not seem...

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Last post by Grumpster
Mon May 22, 2017 10:51 am
NYC Compound pharmacists who provides 4-AP

Last post by CureOrBust « Sat Apr 09, 2016 4:52 pm
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by Algis » Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:26 am

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As few of you knows; I'm living in Asia and can't get a hand on many medicines over here.

I have a friend traveling to NYC shortly and she would...

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Be very cautious of compounded 4-AP. It is very sensitive to exposure to air, so if the pharmacy does not store it correctly, it will lose its...

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Last post by CureOrBust
Sat Apr 09, 2016 4:52 pm
Ampyra Vs Compounded 4-AP?

Last post by UWE59 « Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:00 am
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by CureOrBust » Mon Oct 24, 2011 4:01 am

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Has anyone tried both? and therefore could give their opinion on the differences? /:)

I know for me I think I paid $65 for 100 10mg tablets of...

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Do you read more about 4-AP-3-MeOH up to now?
It should be 10 times more powerful than 4-AP. By 10x more powerful , they only appear to mean that the...

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Last post by UWE59
Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:00 am
Fampra / Ampyra together with Alpha lipoic acid

Last post by UWE59 « Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:40 pm

by UWE59 » Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:40 pm

Is anybody on both?
4-AP and Alpha lipoic acid

Regards
Uwe

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Last post by UWE59
Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:40 pm
RE AMPYRA WITH LDN

Last post by AnnieG « Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:19 am
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by seeva » Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:15 am

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Hi, to the forum:

Has anyone been thinking of taking both AMPYRA( 4-AP) and LDN?
Does anyone know if there are contraindications?
What a dilemma*
I...

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I take both and experienced no issues.

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Last post by AnnieG
Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:19 am
Ampyra Seizures anyone?

Last post by Moragh « Wed Feb 25, 2015 5:16 pm
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by Grumpster » Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:27 pm

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I tried searching the forum, but that did not work out. Has anyone experienced seizures from taking ampyra? That scares the wits out of me. If you...

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I have been using aminopyridine (4) for almost 6 years. I think its the same thing. like the benefits it provides. I have never had a seizure. Kidney...

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Last post by Moragh
Wed Feb 25, 2015 5:16 pm
Hesitant to start Ampyra

Last post by Grumpster « Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:40 pm
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by Grumpster » Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:15 pm

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I am on the fence regarding starting Ampyra. I have a 60 day trial sitting at home. I am scared of the possible seizures. I have no kidney disorder...

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Thanks Eileen,

I got it through the manufacturer. I spoke with their Dr. about my concerns. They say it is a low percentage, but ~2% is actually...

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Last post by Grumpster
Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:40 pm
Source for 4-aminopyridine

Last post by CureOrBust « Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:55 pm
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by Jemwed » Tue Dec 09, 2014 4:03 pm

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Ampyra and 4-ap are out of the question here in Japan.

I'm forced to order my own and compound it myself.

Does anyone know of a good source?...

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In Australia, I used the following company to supply 4-AP-3-MeHO (NB: It did nothing for me compared to 4-AP). I got their name from the published...

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Last post by CureOrBust
Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:55 pm
Irish HSE to reconsider funding of MS drug Fampyra

Last post by MSUK « Wed Nov 19, 2014 5:41 am

by MSUK » Wed Nov 19, 2014 5:41 am

The Irish Health Service Executive has said its drugs committee will meet to reconsider a decision not to fund a life-changing drug for multiple...

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Wed Nov 19, 2014 5:41 am
Irish HSE rejects MS drug Fampridine again

Last post by MSUK « Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:56 am

by MSUK » Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:56 am

Irish health service executive rejects MS drug Fampridine again

Decision comes as a blow to patients who are paying up to €500 a month for...

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Last post by MSUK
Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:56 am
Ampyra may activate latent trigeminal neuralgia

Last post by Quest56 « Tue Sep 30, 2014 7:21 am

by Quest56 » Tue Sep 30, 2014 7:21 am

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Tue Sep 30, 2014 7:21 am
Biogen to reapply for Irish HSE funding for MS drug Fampyra

Last post by MSUK « Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:07 am

by MSUK » Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:07 am

The makers of a drug that helps people with multiple sclerosis to walk are to make a fresh application to have it covered by the Health Service...

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Last post by MSUK
Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:07 am
Irish concerns over price of multiple sclerosis drug Fampyra

Last post by MSUK « Tue May 27, 2014 2:48 am

by MSUK » Tue May 27, 2014 2:48 am

People with multiple sclerosis will have to pay up to €500 a month for a new drug that could help them walk, after the HSE confirmed Fampyra is not...

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Last post by MSUK
Tue May 27, 2014 2:48 am
FAMPYRA Price reduction in Australia

Last post by CureOrBust « Sat May 17, 2014 6:07 pm

by CureOrBust » Sat May 17, 2014 6:07 pm

I just received this from the chemist. Originally we had an offer where they give you a months supply for free to try, and then every 4 month...

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Last post by CureOrBust
Sat May 17, 2014 6:07 pm
Fampyra, any other benefits

Last post by blavery « Tue May 06, 2014 6:59 am
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by gymbuff » Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:33 am

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Hi all,

I was wondering if there are any other benefits associated with Fampyra other than improved walking speed. I am not particlarly concerned...

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I started using Ampyra 3.5 years ago. I didn't think it helped so I went off it. Then I realized how much it helped because my stamina took a...

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Last post by blavery
Tue May 06, 2014 6:59 am
Natural alternative/substitute to ampyra

Last post by THX1138 « Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:45 am
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by gymbuff » Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:27 am

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Hi all
I was just wondering is there any natural/homeopathic alternative to ampyra showing reasonable results. Any supplements etc. that have a...

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Magnesium is natural potassium channel blocker.
Unlike Ampyra, which is a sustained-release version of a potassium channel blocking bird poison...

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Last post by THX1138
Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:45 am
Too expensive

Last post by Quest56 « Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:40 pm
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by David1949 » Wed Oct 09, 2013 8:07 am

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Well I was about to receive a 30 day supply of Ampyra. But when the pharmacy informed me of the cost, I cancelled it. I have a high deductible in my...

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I will be losing my private insurance & will be going with a plan where medicare d is used for prescriptions. They have terrible coverage for ampyra....

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Last post by Quest56
Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:40 pm
Fampyra® now available in Ireland to treat MS walking

Last post by THX1138 « Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:05 am
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by MSUK » Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:07 am

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Fampyra® now available in Ireland to treat MS walking impairment

Biogen Idec today announced that Fampyra® (prolonged-release fampridine tablets)...

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Fampyra® is a potassium channel blocker.

Magnesium also blocks potassium channels, but as an essential nutrient, it is used by the body for a...

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Last post by THX1138
Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:05 am
Approval for Fampyra in Australia

Last post by CureOrBust « Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:59 am
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by MSUK » Mon May 16, 2011 12:41 am

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The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted approval for Fampyra™, (fampridine) 10 mg Modified Release (MR) tablet, for the...

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I get it compounded in 10mg capsules, 100 for about $60

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Last post by CureOrBust
Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:59 am
Need Ampyra Advice

Last post by CureOrBust « Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:24 am
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by Loriyas » Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:30 am

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I am torn. My left leg is weaker than my right and always have been. I have been working out faithfully and it remains the same. Although both legs...

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4-AP is not stable, and all the packaging of Ampyra confirms this to be the case. A 1 year old case is not what I would base any decision on anyway.

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Last post by CureOrBust
Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:24 am
Fampyra and 4-AP

Last post by CureOrBust « Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:39 pm
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by UWE59 » Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:29 am

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I tried Fampyra for two weeks with no clear reaktion in walking improvement. (MS since 23 years, EDSS 6,5)
I made a break for 3 days (no significant...

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They are the same active chemical with Fampyra being a proprietary slow release version. Taking both would be the equivalent of double dosing.

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Last post by CureOrBust
Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:39 pm
No added benefit proven for Fampiridine in MS

Last post by gymbuff « Mon May 27, 2013 11:55 pm
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by MSUK » Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:58 pm

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Drug manufacturer did not present evaluable study data on the appropriate comparator therapy

Fampridine (trade name Fampyra®) has been approved in...

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Hi All,

Just to correct my original post. I have been taking Fampyra since last December - which is closer to 6 months than 3 months.

Anyway as I...

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Last post by gymbuff
Mon May 27, 2013 11:55 pm
Vision Improvements with Ampyra?

Last post by Loony03 « Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:19 am
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by Loony03 » Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:25 pm

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Is there anyone here with optic neuritis who has noticed any vision improvements after taking Ampyra? I was dx with MS about 5 years ago after going...

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Thanks for your input. I'm going to ask about a prescription in hopes that my insurance will cover it. The possible side effects (mainly seizures) do...

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Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:19 am
Ampyra® two-year safety data presented at ECTRIMS

Last post by MSUK « Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:14 am

by MSUK » Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:14 am

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. today announced safety data from more than 62,400 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) taking Ampyra (dalfampridine)...

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Last post by MSUK
Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:14 am
Australia - PBS review Fampyra

Last post by suze « Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:46 am

by suze » Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:46 am

PBS is currently reviewing

Comments

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Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:46 am
Acorda's Ampyra fails main goal of post-marketing study

Last post by Tracker « Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:37 pm
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by Thomas » Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:04 am

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Acorda's Ampyra fails main goal of post-marketing study

Mon Aug 13, 2012 7:39am EDT
(Reuters) - Acorda Therapeutics Inc said a post-marketing study...

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I had the same result as Cure or Bust. Did not have increased walking speed, but my legs Much stronger ie if I was on the floor, could not get up,...

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Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:37 pm
U.S. FDA warns about seizures with MS drug Ampyra

Last post by MSUK « Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:23 pm

by MSUK » Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:23 pm

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to patients and physicians about the increased risk of seizures in multiple sclerosis...

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Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:23 pm
Ampyra and type of UTI

Last post by milesap « Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:10 pm

by milesap » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:10 pm

Antone know the type of UTI Ampyra causes and the preferred antibotic

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Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:10 pm
Ampyra - 2+ years and working great

Last post by suze « Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:07 am
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by LetsGoMarauders » Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:31 pm

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My wife has been taking Ampyra for 2+ years now and so far it's working great with her balance and coordination.
No side effects. Was taking it in...

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Even if it allows the taker to exercise a bit more and hopefully increase mobility, it would be good value.

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Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:07 am
Can you still get compounded 4-AP with Fampyra approved?

Last post by CureOrBust « Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:14 am
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by KateCW » Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:20 am

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Those of you in the USA may know more---are pharmacies allowed to continue co mpounding this. Here in Canada my pharmacist wasn't sure, as Fampyra...

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The key ingredient in Fampyra is 4-AP, a non-patented chemical, so yes, your pharmacy should be legally able to continue to supply it. I tried...

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Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:14 am
Acorda says MS drug, Ampyra benefits lasted up to 5 years

Last post by MSUK « Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:14 am

by MSUK » Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:14 am

Acorda Therapeutics Inc. said Wednesday that clinical study data shows its multiple sclerosis drug Ampyra continued to help patients for up to five...

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Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:14 am
Fampyra™ now available in Canada to improve MS walking

Last post by MSUK « Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:29 am

by MSUK » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:29 am

Biogen Idec Canada announces that Fampyra (fampridine sustained release tablets or fampridine SR) is now available for prescription for patients...

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Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:29 am
Interactive website for Ampyra® (Dalfampridine)

Last post by MSUK « Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:11 am

by MSUK » Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:11 am

Interactive website for Ampyra® (Dalfampridine) MS users launched

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. has announced the launch of a new interactive...

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Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:11 am
RE FREE AMPYRA FROM BIOGEN

Last post by seeva « Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:02 pm
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by seeva » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:50 pm

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DEAR FRIENDS . my name is seeva from AUSTRALIA, There is a good news for m.s patients from BIOGEN AUSTRALIA. From last week BIOGIN AUSTRALIA...

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Thanks for your mail sorry to hear that you had fall. my friend and me only one M.S medications are taking last 7 years which is LDN 3mg. while you...

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Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:02 pm
RE FREE FAMPYRA FROM BIOGEN AUSTRALIA

Last post by seeva « Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:27 am

by seeva » Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:27 am

HI friend my name is seeva from SYDNEY AUSTRALIA. There is a good news for m.s patients from BIOGEN AUSTRALIA. From last week BIOGIN AUSTRALIA...

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Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:27 am
Private health coverage for ampyra in Australia?

Last post by riceyd « Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:00 pm
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by twintwin » Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:00 am

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I have been taking ampyra (called fampyra in Australia) since it has been available in this country in October 2011. It is costly and I have been...

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My neuro says it may be considered to be put on the list this year.

Can you tell me how you find it and how much do you currently pay?
I have bad...

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Last post by riceyd
Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:00 pm
Fampyra launched in the UK to aid MS walking

Last post by LSITC « Sat Jan 28, 2012 3:57 am
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by MSUK » Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:27 pm

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Fampyra (fampridine) is indicated for use in multiple sclerosis to improve walking in patients who have a walking disability (EDSS 4-7)....

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Hi TwiNTwin. Good to hear from you. FYI all side effects have now disappeared thank goodness. I am now taking 2 x 10mg daily as I could not tolerate...

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Sat Jan 28, 2012 3:57 am
Ampyra? Don't think I need it?

Last post by CureOrBust « Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:26 pm
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by Bubba » Fri Dec 16, 2011 3:20 pm

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Everytime I go to my Neuro, they test my walking time.
I don't feel like I have slowed at all. But he wants me to start taking this stuff. They...

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Walking normally again is sadly something I can't remember doing anymore
I often feel the same way at times, though sometimes my brain will torture...

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Last post by CureOrBust
Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:26 pm
Anthem Blue Cross

Last post by seeva « Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:06 am
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by Just_Me » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:37 am

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Anybody have Anthem PPO who is taking Ampyra? How much is it costing you?

Id like to give it a try but I can't get an answer of how much it will...

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you can ableto buy 48tablets for $590.. from a eparmacy in victoria in online
regards
seeva :roll:

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Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:06 am
hi need help

Last post by CureOrBust « Wed Nov 02, 2011 2:23 am
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by seeva » Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:35 am

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Hi friends can anyone help me regarding LDN and AMPYRA. i am about to start the new medications compunded AMPYRA from next week.sametime i am taking...

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were you by any chance Ned in a previous incarnation? :-??

I previously had Aimspro imported under the SAS scheme in Australia, I didn't realise...

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Last post by CureOrBust
Wed Nov 02, 2011 2:23 am
Ampyra ® - improvement of patient-reported walking ability

Last post by CureOrBust « Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:57 am
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by MSUK » Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:19 am

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Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. announced an analysis of pooled clinical trial results showed patients who were responders to Ampyra® (dalfampridine)...

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... Ampyra® (dalfampridine) Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg demonstrated clinically relevant improvements in walking ability as measured by patient...

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Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:57 am
RE:ELAINE DELACK POKARIN FOR M.S

Last post by CureOrBust « Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:17 am
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by seeva » Mon Oct 17, 2011 12:53 pm

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Hi friends is anybody living in SYDNEY and take ELAINE DELACK POKARIN. I wold be very greateful if someone can let me know how good this drug for m.s...

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I recently forwarded you the contact details of someone in Sydney (Miranda) that has Compounded 4-AP for me. This same chemist has also compounded...

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Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:17 am
Script process

Last post by ssmme « Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:37 am

by ssmme » Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:37 am

My neuro suggested I try Ampyra and started the prescription process which is a real ordeal. I have to wait for a phone call, then call the...

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Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:37 am

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