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4-Aminopyridine or 4-pyridinamine is a potassium channel blocker. It has been used clinically in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and multiple sclerosis because by blocking potassium channels it prolongs action potentials thereby increasing transmitter release at the neuromuscular junction and elsewhere. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 5 |
80% |
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4-Aminopyridine Reviews
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i have been on it that long i may now be immune to it but still take it 150mg at night prob helps me sleep.
Working / Worked
It works great for heat exhaustion and helps with fatigue.
Somewhat Helpful
Hard to know if it'sthe 4-AP or Tysabri since I started them aound the same time, but I'm more alert and clear headed and a little stronger.
Somewhat Helpful
Take 2 pills aday..supposed to give energy, and help with walking, not approved by FDA yet....
Too Soon To Tell
been on for 2 weeks. Makes me nauseus although I take it with food.
Too Soon To Tell
have it- just to chicken to take
Too Soon To Tell
Just started this medication and am hoping it will work!
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This is what i found on the Net: 4-aminopyridine (also known as 4-AP and Fampridine) is a drug that blocks the potassium channels in neurons. This ef... [More]
