i have been asked to try acthar gel for ms thearpy can you find any information on the effects of this drug?

Answer 1

The following side effects are associated with Acthar H.P. Inj:

Common side effects:
Scaly Oily Skin Problem Primarily On Face and Scalp .....Less Severe
Abnormal Hair Growth on Body or Face... Less Severe
Skin Discoloration... Less Severe
Easily Angered or Annoyed... Less Severe
Cushing's Syndrome ...Less Severe


Infrequent side effects:
Bacterial Infection of Blood or Tissues affecting the Whole Body ......Severe
Enlargement of the Ventricles of the Brain ...Severe
High Blood Pressure ...Severe
Chronic Heart Failure ...Severe
High Blood Sugar... Severe
Insufficiency of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland... Severe
Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood... Severe
Low Amount of Calcium in the Blood ....Severe
High Amount of Sodium in the Blood... Severe
Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood ...Severe


Rare side effects:
Lower Seizure Threshold ....Severe
Reaction due to an Allergy ...Severe


I hope this is imformation helps you!