Does Oral Medication (Gilenya) for Multiple Sclerorsis Cause Macular Edema?

October 13, 2011

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Dr. Ari Weitzner

Patients taking a new medication for multiple sclerosis, Gilenya (Fingolimod, Novartis) were found, in a 2 year trial, to have a 0.4% rate of macular edema compared to 0.1% in the control group. Those with a history of uveitis had a 20% rate; those without had a 0.5% rate. Researchers warn that uveitis patients especially need to watched carefully for this complication. Whether to discontinue this life-saving medication has to decided on a case-by-case basis.

 

 

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One Response to “Does Oral Medication (Gilenya) for Multiple Sclerorsis Cause Macular Edema?”

  • Pasadena Optometry
    on October 13, 2011 4:17 pm

    Thanks for this health alert! Real informative post.

    Best Regards,
    Monterey Park Optometry