Does anyone know about the new pill for people with Multiple Sclerosis?

Question

I read an article a while back about a new pill for people with Multiple Sclerosis and that the pill would replace the injection. Can anyone give a little more info about this pill because it's something that has my interest because I have Multiple Sclerosis.
People that took this pill didn't show any signs of any relapse for a little more than 2 years. It was said to go through the process of approval to go on the market, but that’s what I want to know, does anyone know of whether this pill has been approved?

Answer 1

this is an article I found on a new drug for MS as of 10/06:

http://www.physorg.com/news79805704.html

however, i believe in treating the body and it's disorders and diseases naturally (in most cases). this is what I have found regarding MS and how to treat it:

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Answer 2

From what I heard the approval process will take a long time. Probably years. I am on LDN now, which is an alternative therapy that is helping many people with an immune disorder. If you have not heard about it go to remedyfind.com and start reading. Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is rated higher as a treatment for MS than conventional therapies. The drug companies are not interested in doing the formal drug studies needed because the profit they would make from this drug are minimal. However neurologists around the world are prescribing it. I have been on it just a month now and the improvement in my energy is simply amazing. My best to you.

Answer 3

Hi! Im am MSer too.. there are quite a few pills out there in the works. I do know that there is a pill out that some doctors prescrpie that isnt approved MS. Its called LDN (low dose naltrexone). I have heard of it for a while now from other MSers and they say it works really well, I was going to ask my neuro about it at my next appointment. That is th eonly one that isnt in trials, the one someone else mentioned is in trial still, there are a few others in the same boat.

hope this helps.

Answer 4

The oral medication, FTY720 (fingolimod), has not yet been approved. It is still in Phase III clinical trials. So far, things have gone well for the pill, and its safety and efficacy seem to be good (i.e. well tolerated and works well).

Answer 5

I don't believe so. My sister has MS and she has heard of the pill but still takes her injections. If was available I'm sure she'd have it because she hates the shots.

Answer 6

If anyone would know about it, it's Montel Williams. Perhaps he has talked about it on his tv show.