PML confirmed for Gilenya/Tysabri Patient

[Marco]

Novartis has confirmed a patient currently on Gilenya has contracted PML. The patient has previously been on Tysabri so that just muddies up the waters.

"The current assessment is that Tysabri is the drug most likely associated with this case of PML," Novartis said in a statement. "However, a contribution of Gilenya to the evolution of this case can't be excluded."



As always, please consult with your neurologist before changing your medications.

[cloudedmoon]

I have a friend who was on Tysabri who has pml and never tested postive for jvc virus. My Neuro told me he thinks there are people walking around with pml and don't know it. I have health issues that prevent me from taking Gilenya. I hope this is not so true for my friend who are on it.
Do you have a link?