How long should I wait to see the results of Radicava?

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How long should I wait to see the results of Radicava?

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive condition with a widely variable disease course, so responses to any given medication also will vary from patient to patient. However, a clinical trial that supported Radicava’s approval found evidence of a slowing in disease progression compared with a placebo after about six months of treatment. Radicava also reduced worsening in quality of life over that period.

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Teresa Carvalho, MS avatar
Teresa Carvalho, MS Teresa holds her Master of Science in cell and molecular biology from Coimbra University, Portugal. She was a researcher and science communicator for several years at the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health in Oporto, Portugal. From 2013, she has held a fellowship working with Pulmonary Hypertension Europe as a patient advocate, social media/website manager, public relations officer, and translator. Her work has been focused on providing patients access to treatments, raising awareness for pulmonary hypertension, and promoting patient empowerment.

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