tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010368813638032407.post4927030288985503164..comments2023-10-08T06:22:08.767-04:00Comments on MS Views and News: Information on Gilenya (TM), the first oral medication for MSStuart http://www.blogger.com/profile/14853421273383452873noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010368813638032407.post-3026864968631177772010-10-02T20:55:58.676-04:002010-10-02T20:55:58.676-04:00I just heard (on another MS site) that the cost of...I just heard (on another MS site) that the cost of Novartis' Gilenya will be $48,000/year or $4000/month...more than any of the injectables or tysabri. I do not know this to be factual.Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05708942287141868467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010368813638032407.post-47448943835525879552010-10-01T09:27:35.390-04:002010-10-01T09:27:35.390-04:00New prescribing information received yesterday ind...New prescribing information received yesterday indicates that one must wait a full month after receiving the VZV (chickenpox vaccine) if titers of antibodies are low, prior to starting Gilenya. It also states that no vaccines may be received while on Gilenya or for two months after stopping the medication.<br /><br />Persons with diabetes are more prone to macular edema (one of the potential side effects) and might not be considered for this drug based on this condition being present. Vision loss with macular edema is less treatable than optic neuritis and may cause more permanent loss of vision.Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05708942287141868467noreply@blogger.com