Fact
#1: Acthar is proven to speed recovery from MS
relapses.
Everyone is different and results may vary. It is important to discuss all
treatment options with your healthcare provider, who is in the position to know
what is right for you.
#1: Acthar is proven to speed recovery from MS
relapses.
Everyone is different and results may vary. It is important to discuss all
treatment options with your healthcare provider, who is in the position to know
what is right for you.
Fact
#2: Acthar is not a steroid. Acthar is an
injectable treatment that reduces the inflammation that causes your relapse,
both directly and indirectly.
#2: Acthar is not a steroid. Acthar is an
injectable treatment that reduces the inflammation that causes your relapse,
both directly and indirectly.
While the exact
mechanism of action of Acthar is unknown, further investigation is being
conducted. This information is based on nonclinical data and the relationship
to clinical benefit is unknown.
mechanism of action of Acthar is unknown, further investigation is being
conducted. This information is based on nonclinical data and the relationship
to clinical benefit is unknown.
Fact
#3: Acthar can be self-injected at home or wherever is best for
you.
Acthar injections can be self-administered or injected by a friend, family
member, or healthcare provider.
#3: Acthar can be self-injected at home or wherever is best for
you.
Acthar injections can be self-administered or injected by a friend, family
member, or healthcare provider.
Fact
#4: Acthar has a well-established safety profile. Acthar has been used
for over 30 years, and is one of only 2 medications approved by the FDA for MS
relapses.
#4: Acthar has a well-established safety profile. Acthar has been used
for over 30 years, and is one of only 2 medications approved by the FDA for MS
relapses.
Common side effects
of Acthar are similar to those seen with steroid medicines and may include
fluid retention, change in glucose tolerance, increased blood pressure,
behavior or mood changes, increased appetite, or weight gain.
of Acthar are similar to those seen with steroid medicines and may include
fluid retention, change in glucose tolerance, increased blood pressure,
behavior or mood changes, increased appetite, or weight gain.
These are not all the
possible side effects of Acthar. For more information, talk to you healthcare
provider and refer to the Important Safety Information below and the full Prescribing
Information.
possible side effects of Acthar. For more information, talk to you healthcare
provider and refer to the Important Safety Information below and the full Prescribing
Information.
Fact #5: Questcor offers a support service for starting Acthar,
called Acthar Support and Access Program (A.S.A.P.), at no cost to you. A.S.A.P. works with
your insurance company to secure the best coverage with the lowest possible
copay. This program will also arrange Acthar delivery directly to your home and
provide Home Injection Training Services (HITS), if you need them.
called Acthar Support and Access Program (A.S.A.P.), at no cost to you. A.S.A.P. works with
your insurance company to secure the best coverage with the lowest possible
copay. This program will also arrange Acthar delivery directly to your home and
provide Home Injection Training Services (HITS), if you need them.
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