Multiple Sclerosis Risk Relapse After Natalizumab Discontinuation During Pregnancy

Two studies published in the Neurology evaluated the maternal and fetal consequences of stopping the monoclonal antibody natalizumab in women with multiple sclerosis either well before pregnancy or within the first few days of the pregnancy. The studies evaluated 92 pregnancies.

risk of multiple sclerosis relapse following natalizumab discontinuation during pregnancy
- natalizumab is a monoclonal antibody that is used to the treatment of multiple sclerosis
- avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of miscarriages and anomalies in the baby

Can Natalizumab be Continued in Multiple Sclerosis Patients into Early Pregnancy?

Two published studies discuss the maternal and fetal risks of stopping natalizumab in multiple sclerosis patients before or within a few days of pregnancy. Read More

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