Thread: Ampyra
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Old 01-23-2010, 05:25 PM   #4
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Re: Ampyra
The FDA site has info. It said 35-43% of patients saw an improvement in their walking, but that the medication is not for everyone. The one patient they cited had used a similar drug acquired through a compounding pharmacy. The lady has SPMS.
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