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I have relapsing/remitting MS and I have been on Gilenya for almost a month now. The required 6 hour doctor visit for your first dose was actually not that bad. There were a few of us and Novartis provided breakfast and lunch. I had no side affects during that time, however, on the drive home I started getting tunnel vision and feeling faint. I had to pull over a couple of times. So from that ...

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English teach | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/23/2011
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
Overall rating 5.0
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This is so much better than injections! I have been waiting 11 years for this, but if my insurance doesn't cover the costs, then it'll be back to the shot for me. I couldn't believe the cost per month when I saw it!

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dawg49 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/19/2011
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
Overall rating 5.0
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Waited 11 years for last Wednesday, the day I started taking Gilenya. Only issue so far is mini headaches that stay for a few minutes and go away.....NO MORE NEEDLES!!!!

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CatLover | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/18/2011
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
Overall rating 5.0
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Been in the clinical trial for 3.5 years and know I've been on drug for at least the last 1.5...No exacerbations and I feel better than I've felt in years! Only a little sensitivity to light in my eyes. Otherwise it's been great! Cost is the only drawback, but for now Novartis is picking up my copay. When that ends...I stop taking the drug.

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p19772 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/20/2011
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
Overall rating 5.0
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no side effects for me

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/12/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Before taking Gilenya I would have a relapse a cople times a year. In the last four years of taking it, I haven't had one relapse! I had a slower heart rate during the observation time, but it only lasted an hour. It wasn't a wasn't a major change, but the doctors kept a close watch. It really works for me.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/11/2011
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
Overall rating 4.7
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I have relapsing/remitting MS and I have been on Gilenya for almost a month now. The required 6 hour doctor visit for your first dose was actually not that bad. There were a few of us and Novartis provided breakfast and lunch. I had no side affects during that time, however, on the drive home I started getting tunnel vision and feeling faint. I had to pull over a couple of times. So from that experience if you can get someone to drive you home DO IT! Before starting the drug I had numbness on the side of my stomach, now it is gone. Could just be a coincidence as my symptoms come and go with my stress level.Read More Read Less

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