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@Adrianna_K 

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Adrianna_K

Gilenya

Hi all, so my MS diagnosis was just a few months ago, and I've been taking Gilenya since April. Anyone taking this medication: Do you have any side effects in terms of your lymphocytes or WBC counts being very low? Or elevated liver enzymes because of it? Have you experienced these issues but they "balanced out" after a few months? Thanks, would appreciate feedback!
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@Stumbler
@Stumbler
 

@adrianna_k , a reduction in your lymphocytes and WBC counts are to be expected with Gilenya. This is one of the reasons for regular monitoring. to ensure these levels don't drop dangerously low. There's a link here regarding Gilenya and Liver enzymes, which should provide some reassurance :- https://livertox.nih.gov/Fingolimod.htm

@Freddy1900
@Freddy1900
 

I'm on GILENYA. No side effects so far but you remind me that I probably need to get lab work done. Been on GILENYA 3 years and feel good most of the time.