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4-Aminopyridine or 4-pyridinamine is a potassium channel blocker. It has been used clinically in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and multiple sclerosis because by blocking potassium channels it prolongs action potentials thereby increasing transmitter release at the neuromuscular junction and elsewhere. more at Wikipedia

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Overall, 80% (5 Members) find 4-Aminopyridine helpful
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i have been on it that long i may now be immune to it but still take it 150mg at night prob helps me sleep.
Hard to know if it'sthe 4-AP or Tysabri since I started them aound the same time, but I'm more alert and clear headed and a little stronger.
Take 2 pills aday..supposed to give energy, and help with walking, not approved by FDA yet....
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been on for 2 weeks. Makes me nauseus although I take it with food.
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have it- just to chicken to take
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Just started this medication and am hoping it will work!
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  1. Discussion: 4 Doctors, 4 Opinions
    I think my head would be spinning. You go to the best for the best answwers. I hope the end result allows you to be pain free. I pray for this everyda... [More]
  2. Discussion: 4 Doctors, 4 Opinions
    Unfortunately my insurance does not cover BJC. I really like Dr. Ulrich at Mercy. And the fact is, this is a chronic illness that has no magic cure.... [More]
  3. Discussion: 4 Doctors, 4 Opinions
    Trust Dr. Aliperti. I have seen him and also have divisium. He knows what he is doing and talking about. Unfortunatly, he is not the most compassio... [More]
  4. Discussion: 4 Doctors, 4 Opinions
    *shakes head* what type of drs are each one? [More]
  5. Advice: new drug, has anyone tried this?
    Ampyra(Fampridine) -Increases walking speed in some http://www.nationalmssociety.org/multimedia-library/webcasts--podcasts/ampyra-a-new-medication-to... [More]