Why AMPYRA* (Dalfampridine ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of AMPYRA: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.83)
(based on 6 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** AMPYRA
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple sclerosis* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of AMPYRA **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sensation of heaviness | 2 |
| 2 | Cystitis | 2 |
| 3 | Multiple sclerosis | 2 |
| 4 | Paraesthesia | 2 |
| 5 | Throat irritation | 1 |
| 6 | Discomfort | 1 |
| 7 | Dizziness* | 1 |
| 8 | Dyskinesia | 1 |
| 9 | Arthralgia | 1 |
| 10 | Hypoaesthesia | 1 |
| 11 | Urinary tract infection* | 1 |
| 12 | Headache | 1 |
| 13 | Dyspepsia | 1 |
| 14 | Back pain | 1 |
| 15 | Sleep disorder | 1 |
| 16 | Muscle spasticity | 1 |
| 17 | Balance disorder* | 1 |
| 18 | Insomnia* | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for AMPYRA
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Dalfampridine (Ampyra)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com