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Old 09-05-2007, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by katty View Post
Pete, why is the doctor checking you for antibodies? Are you reacting to the medicine?
Just read the other day that data from the Affirm and Sentinel Tysabri trials indicated that 9% of Ty users develop antibodies to the drug. 3% were transient and went away while 6% remained high making the medication ineffective.

That is why they have to check for the antibodies.

Harry
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