| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 135 | 54 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 19 | 4 | |
| Numbness and tingling with pins and needles | 10 | 2 | |
| Optic nerve inflammation (optic neuritis) | 10 | 5 | |
| Fatigue | 8 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 27 | |
| Anxious mood | 15 | |
| Increased appetite | 15 | |
| Restlessness (akathisia) | 15 | |
| Heartburn | 12 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 8 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 21 | |
| Moderate | 46 | |
| Mild | 39 | |
| None | 27 |
Member evaluations
ArleneDwithMS
evaluated on Oct 23, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
dre90555
evaluated on Dec 31, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
change
evaluated on Aug 21, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild