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MS patients suffer side-effects after NHS England switches to cheaper drug

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About 170 MS patients at Charing Cross hospital in London have had complications, including a relapse of their illness, after being switched from Tysabri to a different drug called Tyruko .

In a handful of cases, the people affected developed such serious symptoms that they had to be taken to hospital for treatment.

Patients have told doctors about an inability to use their legs, other mobility problems, fatigue, pain and sudden weight gain.

Laura Thomas , head of policy at the MS Society , said: “Some people have told our MS helpline they’ve started experiencing side-effects since switching from Tysabri to Tyruko, and some have told us they’re unsure if Tyruko is as effective. However, there are many others who haven’t reported any issues at all.”.

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