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Oral MS Drug
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Oral MS Drug Fingolimod Retains Effectiveness Over 3 Years
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http://msnews.acceleratedcure.org/...
More than two thirds of patients with MS taking the experimental oral
drug fingolimod (FTY720) have remained relapse free for at least 3
years, researchers reported [37] at the AAN.
The sustained benefits of fingolimod were seen among patients in an
open-label extension trial of a phase 2 trial of the drug. Very good
news indeed!

[37]
http://www.docguide.com/news/conte...

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Posted on 05/09/08, 06:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/10/08  1:59am
" This is VERY exciting, thanks KK! "
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Reply #2 - 05/10/08  7:58am
" Morning Kelly,

I have been hearing a lot about this drug in our magazines and at seminars..

I also have been watching Fampridine-SR in Phase III
mfg: ACORDA (THEY MAKE zanaflex) you hear anything about this one? "
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Reply #3 - 05/12/08  11:40am
" very exciting news....fingers crossed

thanks "
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Reply #4 - 06/08/08  2:14pm
" If anybody is interested, I am currently undergoing all the examinations so that I can take part in the study, and should be taking my first dose sometime this month. I'll be detailing my experiences in my journal.

Be well! "
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