What is the One to One program?
The term one-to-one is applied to programs that provide all students in a school, district, or state with their own laptop, netbook, tablet computer, or other mobile-computing device.
How long can you stay on Aubagio?
Without using accelerated elimination, AUBAGIO may stay in your blood for up to 2 years after you stop using it. In addition, you can enroll in the AUBAGIO Pregnancy Registry by calling 1-800-745-4447, then press option 2. The purpose of the registry is to collect information about your health and your baby's health.
Is Aubagio a limited distribution drug?
Teriflunomide has restricted distribution under the REMS program as is limited to registered prescribers and pharmacies.
Can you just stop taking Aubagio?
If you stop taking AUBAGIO, it stays in your system for an average of 8 months although it may remain for up to 2 years. If you become pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or if your doctor decides to discontinue AUBAGIO for any reason, there's an 11-day accelerated elimination procedure.
How much hair do you lose with Aubagio?
In the case of Aubagio (teriflunomide, marketed by Sanofi Genzyme), a once-daily oral immunomodulatory treatment, a 10–14% hair loss — compared to 5% with placebo — was reported in an analysis of its clinical trial data, and similar findings have come through case reports.
Does Aubagio cause weight gain?
Weight loss and weight gain weren't side effects of Aubagio in clinical studies. You won't likely lose or gain weight while taking Aubagio. However, one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) is fatigue (lack of energy).
What is the generic for Aubagio?
announces today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Teriflunomide Tablets (generic for Aubagio®).
Which is better Aubagio or Tecfidera?
Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) is more efficient at preventing relapses, and has a lower discontinuation rate than Aubagio (teriflunomide), according to a Danish study. The study “Comparative effectiveness of teriflunomide and dimethyl fumarate: A nationwide cohort study” was published in the journal Neurology.
When is the best time to take Aubagio?
by Drugs.com It does not matter if you take Aubagio in the morning or at night, but you should take it at around the same time each day. So if you decide to take your Aubagio in the morning, then take it every morning. If you decide to take it at night, then take it every night.
How does Aubagio make you feel?
The most common were headache, an increase in ALT, diarrhea, alopecia, and nausea. The adverse reaction most commonly associated with discontinuation was an increase in ALT (3.3%, 2.6%, and 2.3% of all patients in the AUBAGIO 7 mg, AUBAGIO 14 mg, and placebo treatment arms, respectively).
Does Aubagio help with fatigue?
The drug also outdid Aubagio at reducing fatigue as measured by The Fatigue Symptoms and Impacts Questionnaire–Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis, a patient-reported questionnaire designed to assess fatigue-related symptoms and how they affect people with MS.
Can Aubagio cause neuropathy?
Rarely, Aubagio can cause peripheral neuropathy (numbness or tingling in your feet or hands). People with diabetes may be at higher risk for this serious side effect.
Does Aubagio help with fatigue?
The drug also outdid Aubagio at reducing fatigue as measured by The Fatigue Symptoms and Impacts Questionnaire–Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis, a patient-reported questionnaire designed to assess fatigue-related symptoms and how they affect people with MS.
Can Aubagio cause liver damage?
Aubagio may cause increased blood levels of liver enzymes. This was a commonly reported side effect in people taking Aubagio. Increased liver enzyme levels may indicate liver damage, including liver failure. This rare side effect of taking Aubagio can be life threatening.
How long does teriflunomide stay in your system?
Teriflunomide may stay in your blood for up to 2 years after your treatment. Your doctor may want you to use activated charcoal or cholestyramine (Questran®) to help remove this medicine from the body much faster if necessary. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about this.
How effective is Aubagio?
Aubagio is moderately effective (category 1.1) DMD; in clinical trials people taking Aubagio had about 30% fewer relapses than people taking placebo. In clinical trials, MRI scans showed people taking Aubagio had fewer, smaller or no new areas of active MS (lesions).
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What is aUBAGIO used for?
AUBAGIO ® (teriflunomide) is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.
Can you take TB before taking AUBAGIO?
Your healthcare provider will check your blood cell count and TB test before you start AUBAGIO. Talk with your healthcare provider if you take or are planning to take other medicines (especially medicines for treating cancer or controlling your immune system), over-the-counter medicines, vitamins or herbal supplements.
Can you take Aubagio if you are pregnant?
Do not take AUBAGIO if you have severe liver problems, are pregnant or of childbearing potential and not using effective birth control, have had an allergic reaction to AUBAGIO or leflunomide, or are taking a medicine called leflunomide for rheumatoid arthritis. View IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
Can you breastfeed with aubigio?
It is not known if AUBAGIO passes into breast milk. Your healthcare provider can help you decide if you should take AUBAGIO or breastfeed — you should not do both at the same time.
Can you take aubigio if you have liver problems?
DO NOT TAKE AUBAGIO IF YOU: Have severe liver problems. AUBAGIO may cause serious liver problems, including liver failure that can be life-threatening and may require a liver transplant. Your risk may be higher if you already have liver problems or take other medicines that affect your liver.
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Can aubagio harm an unborn baby?
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any of these symptoms of liver problems: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, tiredness, yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes, or dark urine. Are pregnant. AUBAGIO may harm an unborn baby.
What is aUBAGIO used for?
AUBAGIO ® (teriflunomide) is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.
What is the medicine called that is allergic to AUBAGIO?
Have had an allergic reaction to AUBAGIO or a medicine called leflunomide.
Can you take Aubagio if you are pregnant?
Do not take AUBAGIO if you have severe liver problems, are pregnant or of childbearing potential and not using effective birth control, have had an allergic reaction to AUBAGIO or leflunomide, or are taking a medicine called leflunomide for rheumatoid arthritis. View IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
Can aubagio harm an unborn baby?
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any of these symptoms of liver problems: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, tiredness, yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes, or dark urine. Are pregnant. AUBAGIO may harm an unborn baby.
Can you take TB before taking AUBAGIO?
Your healthcare provider will check your blood cell count and TB test before you start AUBAGIO. Talk with your healthcare provider if you take or are planning to take other medicines (especially medicines for treating cancer or controlling your immune system), over-the-counter medicines, vitamins or herbal supplements.
Can aubagio cause liver problems?
Have severe liver problems. AUBAGIO may cause serious liver problems, including liver failure that can be life-threatening and may require a liver transplant. Your risk may be higher if you already have liver problems or take other medicines that affect your liver. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver within 6 months before you start AUBAGIO and monthly for 6 months after starting AUBAGIO. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any of these symptoms of liver problems: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, tiredness, yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes, or dark urine.
How much does AUBAGIO cost?
1 Very few people actually pay the list price, which is a price set by the manufacturer. The list price* of AUBAGIO is $7,668.14 for a 30-day supply, but most people will not pay that price.
What to do if you don't have insurance for Genzyme?
Another solution: an MS One to One Nurse may be able to help you get support from not-for-profit organizations.
Does insurance cover AUBAGIO?
If you do not have insurance that covers your prescription medications, or if your insurance does not cover AUBAGIO, you can typically expect to pay the list price shown above plus any additional pharmacy charges. The price you pay varies from pharmacy to pharmacy.
What is Aubagio used for?
Aubagio (teriflunomide) is a member of the selective immunosuppressants drug class and is commonly used for Multiple Sclerosis.
How long does it take for Aubagio to start?
Aubagio One Start Program: Eligible commercially insured patients can begin treatment within 5 business days of being prescribed their medication under this program while waiting for their insurance and if needed patients can receive their medication at no cost for up to 1 year while benefits are being verified; for additional information contact the program at 855-676-6326.
Is Aubagio available with insurance?
Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. A generic version of Aubagio has been approved by the FDA. However we either do not have pricing information for it, or it is not commercially available. More info: generic Aubagio availability.
Overview
If you are currently taking or considering starting on a multiple sclerosis (MS) medication, use the links below to review the various patient assistance programs that are available. If you are enrolled in a specific program, please check these sites periodically to ensure you have the most current information.
Infusion Center Resources
National Infusion Center Association - non-profit patient advocacy organization which offers an online Infusion Center Finder to locate centers throughout the U.S. that administer IV/injectable medications. NICA also provides online consumer education to help patients learn more about infusion services.
Additional Resources for MS Disease-Modifying Treatments
The following nonprofit organizations also offer programs that may be able to help people who have insurance and still need help with the cost of their disease-modifying therapy. The assistance offered by these organizations is separate from what is offered by the medication-specific programs (noted above).
Help with Other Medications
For help finding assistance with medications other than the MS disease-modifying therapies, please see this section of our Guide to Prescription Financial Assistance. For assistance with expenses other than MS medications, visit the Financial Resources page.
