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I have been on Copaxone injections for two years, but I have developed a couple lesions in the past year. My neurologist wants me to try the Mavenclad, but I’ve never heard of it before this. What I read about it didn’t impress me, despite my neurologist assured me that there weren’t really any side effects to it. It was originally developed as a treatment for cancer. If anyone has an experience or information to share I’d appreciate it. Thanks!
Just looked it up. I personally would not go on it. This is the first line on my search. Mavenclad is a drug currently under review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. Although Mavenclad has not yet received FDA approval, some people in the U.S. with multiple sclerosis are already receiving Mavenclad by participating in clinical trials.
I’d never heard of it until I saw your post, but the name Cladribine is familiar, tho’ I don’t know where I saw it. Sounds like it’s the pill form of the same drug and that it’s “ under study” by our Food and Drug Administration “FDA”, but not approved for use here in the USA. Looks like you won’t get any help from Americans, unless it’s someone who’s in a study. No track record here.
Thanks for all of your responses. It was very helpful. I still don’t know if I’ll switch. Like @A MyMSTeam Member I am concerned about intractable (2-4 years) side effects if it doesn’t agree with me. Although I have new lesions, I haven’t had a full-out relapse in 3 years.
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