Can you tell me about Ampyra and Cymbalta, which are both prescribed for multiple sclerosis?
- Q: Ampyra is being used for multiple sclerosis and what benefit would it give the person? Also Cymbalta is used for MS and can you tell me what kind of medicine it is?
- A: Ampyra (dalfampridine) is a new medication released a couple of months ago for multiple sclerosis. Ampyra is indicated as a treatment to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Ampyra was found to increase walking speed. This medication cannot be filled through your normal pharmacy. Ampyra has to be filled through the drug company. Talk to your doctor. It appears that your doctor has to contact Ampyra patient support services to obtain the medication. Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant. Cymbalta (duloxetine) is used to treat depression, anxiety disorder, pain associated with diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia. See the following Everyday Health link for more information on multiple sclerosis. http://www.everydayhealth.com/multiple-sclerosis-basics.aspx Laura Cable, PharmD
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