AMPYRA® is a medication indicated as a treatment to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This was demonstrated by an increase in walking speed.
AMPYRA isn't an injection or infusion, it's a tablet you take twice a day about 12 hours apart.
You can take AMPYRA regardless of what type of MS you have.
AMPYRA has been shown to improve walking across the major types of MS. Patients with a history of seizure or with kidney problems must not take AMPYRA.
You can take AMPYRA with your current MS medication.
You can take AMPYRA even if you're taking other medications for multiple sclerosis (MS). But remember, AMPYRA is not meant to replace your current MS medication. Always tell your doctor all of the other medications you're taking.
How do you take AMPYRA?
Take AMPYRA exactly as your doctor tells you to take it. Do not change your dose of AMPYRA. Take one tablet of AMPYRA 2 times each day about 12 hours apart. Do not take more than 2 tablets of AMPYRA in a 24-hour period.Take AMPYRA tablets whole. Do not break, crush, chew or dissolve AMPYRA tablets before swallowing. If you cannot swallow AMPYRA tablets whole, tell your doctor. AMPYRA is released slowly over time. If the tablet is broken, the medicine may be released too fast. This can raise your chance of having a seizure. AMPYRA can be taken with or without food.
If you miss a dose of AMPYRA, do not make up the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. Take your next dose at your regular scheduled time. If you take too much AMPYRA, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
Do not take AMPYRA together with other aminopyridine medications, including compounded 4-AP (sometimes called 4-aminopyridine, fampridine).
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