Alex opens up about her MS
Alex talks MS, motherhood, and what made her make the switch to MAVENCLAD.
Real patients share their stories about MAVENCLAD.
The statements below are based on individual experiences. Results may vary.
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Sagal gets real about having RMS and shares her treatment journey. Her neurologist, Dr. Khatri, explains MAVENCLAD and why they decided together that it was the right treatment for her.
MAVENCLAD Ambassadors get real about living with MS—and finding a treatment that fits.
Do you have a passion for supporting and encouraging others living with MS? Please call 1-888-910-0219 to find out more about how to become a MAVENCLAD Ambassador. Keep in mind you must be taking MAVENCLAD and must be 18 years or older.
My doctor’s confidence in MAVENCLAD made me ready to take the next step in my treatment. There was also comfort in knowing that an MS LifeLines nurse was available to me and was ready to help. She made navigating this journey feel a lot less overwhelming.
-Alex, MAVENCLAD Ambassador
When it was time to get started on MAVENCLAD, a nurse from MS LifeLines came to my home and walked me through everything I needed to get started.
-Sagal, MAVENCLAD Ambassador
I brought the idea of taking MAVENCLAD up to my doctor, and I was particularly motivated by the dosing schedule.* So far, my scans have been clear, and MAVENCLAD has worked well for me.
-Crystal, MAVENCLAD Ambassador
I have finished my second course of treatment, and I appreciate how convenient MAVENCLAD dosing* is. Now I’m in a good place with my treatment plan.
-Hossein, MAVENCLAD Ambassador
*Your healthcare provider will continue to monitor your health during the 2 yearly treatment courses, as well as between treatment courses and for at least another 2 years, during which you do not need to take MAVENCLAD. Your healthcare provider may delay or completely stop treatment with MAVENCLAD if you have severe side effects. It is not known if it is safe and effective for people to restart MAVENCLAD after the full 4-year period.
These MAVENCLAD Ambassadors are sponsored by EMD Serono, Inc. The person in the photo below is not an actual MAVENCLAD patient.
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MORE INFOMAVENCLAD may cause serious side effects, including:
Do not take MAVENCLAD if you:
Before you take MAVENCLAD, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
How should I take MAVENCLAD?
Your healthcare provider will continue to monitor your health during the 2 yearly treatment courses, and for at least another 2 years during which you do not need to take MAVENCLAD. It is not known if MAVENCLAD is safe and effective in people who restart MAVENCLAD treatment more than 2 years after completing 2 yearly treatment courses.
MAVENCLAD can cause serious side effects. If you have any of these symptoms listed below, call your healthcare provider right away:
The most common side effects of MAVENCLAD include: upper respiratory infection, headache, and low white blood cell counts.
These are not all the possible side effects of MAVENCLAD. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see full Prescribing Information/Medication Guide, including serious side effects, for additional Important Safety Information.
MAVENCLAD is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include relapsing-remitting disease and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. Because of its safety profile, MAVENCLAD is generally used in people who have tried another MS medicine that they could not tolerate or that has not worked well enough.
MAVENCLAD is not recommended for use in people with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS).
It is not known if MAVENCLAD is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
MAVENCLAD may cause serious side effects, including:
Do not take MAVENCLAD if you:
Before you take MAVENCLAD, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
How should I take MAVENCLAD?
Your healthcare provider will continue to monitor your health during the 2 yearly treatment courses, and for at least another 2 years during which you do not need to take MAVENCLAD. It is not known if MAVENCLAD is safe and effective in people who restart MAVENCLAD treatment more than 2 years after completing 2 yearly treatment courses.
MAVENCLAD can cause serious side effects. If you have any of these symptoms listed below, call your healthcare provider right away:
The most common side effects of MAVENCLAD include: upper respiratory infection, headache, and low white blood cell counts.
These are not all the possible side effects of MAVENCLAD. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see full Prescribing Information/Medication Guide, including serious side effects, for additional Important Safety Information.