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Is anyone on KESIMPTA? If so can you share how your experience is going. I’m about to start it next week and I’m a bit nervous.

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Farmingdale, NY
July 21, 2024
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A MyMSTeam Member

I. LOVE. IT.

No one comes out and has to shows you how to use it. You can go right online and watch videos. Getting Novartis copay assistance is as easy as logging on and printing out a piece of paper with information that you never have to provide anybody. LOL. I don't get sick, don't get flu like symptoms, don't have to schedule my injection day around the symptoms I may have because I just don't have any.

July 22, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I am not but my aunt is. She loves it! She didn't get any side effects, and she has no new lesions. She was diagnosed in 2017.

July 22, 2024
MyMSTeam

It’s completely normal to feel nervous about starting a new treatment. Kesimpta (ofatumumab) is a biologic immunomodulator used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis by reducing the number of CD20-positive B cells. Here are some key points about Kesimpta:

- Administration: It is administered by injection under the Show Full Answer

It’s completely normal to feel nervous about starting a new treatment. Kesimpta (ofatumumab) is a biologic immunomodulator used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis by reducing the number of CD20-positive B cells. Here are some key points about Kesimpta:

- Administration: It is administered by injection under the skin using a prefilled pen or syringe.
- Common Side Effects: Headache, irritation at the injection site, injection-related reactions, and upper respiratory tract infections.
- Serious Side Effects: Rare but can include opportunistic infections and fetal harm.

Always consult your doctor before receiving vaccines while on Kesimpta. If you have any concerns or experience side effects, reach out to your healthcare provider. Good luck with your treatment!

July 21, 2024

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