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Impact of previous DMT on effectiveness, safety outcomes in PwMS treated w/Lemtrada

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From the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry (April 5,  2021), "Impact of previous disease-modifying treatment on effectiveness and safety outcomes, among patients with multiple sclerosis treated with alemtuzumab":




https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/early/2021/03/11/jnnp-2020-325304.long


A summary of the findings is in Multiple Sclerosis News Today (April 5)--"Moving from Gilenya to Lemtrada May Not Be Optimal Choice, Study Says":


Compared with other DMTs, use of oral Gilenya before Lemtrada associated with a greater likelihood of relapses and disease worsening in study.
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SPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week)  12/16/20 - 3/16/24.