Tysabri (natalizumab) is a well-known infusion treatment for relapsing forms of MS, and many people in the MS community have experience with it. It's given every four to six weeks by infusion.
It has been one of the more commonly used DMTs among people with MS. Like all medications, it comes with potential side effects to Show Full Answer
Tysabri (natalizumab) is a well-known infusion treatment for relapsing forms of MS, and many people in the MS community have experience with it. It's given every four to six weeks by infusion.
It has been one of the more commonly used DMTs among people with MS. Like all medications, it comes with potential side effects to be aware of, including:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Urinary tract infections
- Respiratory infections
- Allergic reactions
- A rare but serious risk of a brain infection called PML Because of the PML risk, doctors screen for the JC virus before prescribing Tysabri and monitor patients with yearly MRI scans and blood tests. It's an important conversation to have with your neurologist to weigh the benefits against the risks for your specific situation.
A MyMSTeam member shared that a discount program helped cover a $2,500 copay for their MS medication — so if cost is a concern, it's worth asking your neurologist's office or a social worker about copay assistance programs.
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