This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Ampyra (Dalfampridine) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (673)
Death (52)
Life Threatening Events (15)
Disability (99)
Reports by Reaction Type
Convulsion (149),
Fall (90),
Gait Disturbance (64),
Urinary Tract Infection (63),
Abasia (57),
Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration (57),
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (52),
Dizziness (48),
Asthenia (40),
Nausea (37),
Balance Disorder (36),
Muscular Weakness (34)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Ampyra (Dalfampridine). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Ampyra side effects in 55 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 55 year old male
Reactions: Pharyngeal Oedema
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Dosage: 10mg bid po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2012-03-01
Ampyra
Dosage: 10mg bid po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2012-08-01
Other drugs received by patient: Prilosec; Copaxone; Micardis
Possible Ampyra side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient:
Reactions: Urinary Incontinence, Mental Disorder, Eye Movement Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, Convulsion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Diazepam
Gabapentin
Rebif
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Possible Ampyra side effects in 50 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: 50 year old female
Reactions: Tonic Convulsion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Possible Ampyra side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Fatigue, Temperature Intolerance, Stress, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, bid, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2012-01-17
End date: 2012-07-01
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, bid, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2012-07-01
End date: 2012-07-31
Other drugs received by patient: Neurontin
Possible Ampyra side effects in 67 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: 67 year old female
Reactions: Knee Operation, Bronchitis, Eye Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Other drugs received by patient: Copaxone; Valium; Provigil; Oxycontin; Oxycodone HCL
Possible Ampyra side effects in 52 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: 52 year old female, weighing 62.1 kg (136.6 pounds)
Reactions: Movement Disorder, Pain in Extremity, Abasia, Cognitive Disorder, Social Problem, Mania, Limb Injury, Arthralgia, Mental Disorder, Asthenia
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, bid, oral ; 10 mg, bid, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2012-07-09
End date: 2012-07-23
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, bid, oral ; 10 mg, bid, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2012-08-01
Other drugs received by patient: Hydrocodone Bitartrate; Lamictal; Ergocalciferol; Juice Plus (Amylase, Ascorbic Acid, Cellulase, Folic Acid, Lipase, PRO; Avonex; Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Possible Ampyra side effects in 60 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: 60 year old female
Reactions: Dysstasia, Vomiting, Dizziness, Gait Disturbance, Kidney Infection, Fall
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, bid, 10 mg, bid
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2012-05-11
End date: 2012-05-11
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, bid, 10 mg, bid
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2012-06-01
Possible Ampyra side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Nephrolithiasis, Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Other drugs received by patient: Betaseron
Possible Ampyra side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: female
Reactions: Thrombosis, Osteoarthritis, Aortic Stenosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Other drugs received by patient: Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters (Lovaza); Coumadin; Lasix; Vytorin; Boniva; Metformin HCL; B-100 Complex (Nicotinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, THI; Vitamin E / 00110501 (Tocopherol); Avonex; Calcium Carbonate; Ditropan XL; Aspirin; Potassium Chloride
Possible Ampyra side effects in 59 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: 59 year old female, weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)
Reactions: Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration, Intervertebral Disc Disorder, Sleep Disorder, Abasia, Hangover, Arthritis
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Dosage: 10mg bid, oral ; 10 mg, qd, oral ; 10 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2012-07-29
Ampyra
Dosage: 10mg bid, oral ; 10 mg, qd, oral ; 10 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2011-01-01
Mobic
Indication: Back Disorder
Start date: 2012-03-01
End date: 2012-07-29
Other drugs received by patient: Avonex
Possible Ampyra side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: female
Reactions: Foot Fracture, Fall
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Possible Ampyra side effects in 66 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 66 year old male, weighing 82.1 kg (180.6 pounds)
Reactions: Confusional State, Neck Pain, Muscular Weakness, Asthenia, Paraesthesia, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Other drugs received by patient: Norvasc; Lipitor; Copaxone
Possible Ampyra side effects in 63 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 63 year old female
Reactions: Dysuria, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Retention, Ankle Fracture
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Possible Ampyra side effects in 46 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 46 year old female, weighing 59.0 kg (129.8 pounds)
Reactions: Urinary Tract Infection, Dizziness, Loss of Consciousness, Tremor
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, q 12 hrs, oral, 10 mg, q 12 hrs, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2012-01-01
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, q 12 hrs, oral, 10 mg, q 12 hrs, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2012-05-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Cipro
Indication: Urinary Tract Infection
Start date: 2012-06-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Colon Cleanser Natural Detox Formula (Aloe Vera, Citrus Spp. Peel, GEN; Synthroid; Ibuprofen; Focalin
Possible Ampyra side effects in 63 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 63 year old female
Reactions: Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration, Malaise, Road Traffic Accident, Limb Injury, Feeling Hot, Insomnia, Lower Limb Fracture, Muscle Twitching
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Possible Ampyra side effects in 52 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 52 year old female
Reactions: Shoulder Operation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Possible Ampyra side effects in 30 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 30 year old female
Reactions: Paraplegia, Abasia, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, bid, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2012-04-01
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, bid, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Urinary Retention
Start date: 2012-04-01
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, bid, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Paraparesis
Start date: 2012-04-01
Copaxone
Dosage: 20 mg/ml, qd, intramuscular
Indication: Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2012-05-01
Other drugs received by patient: Senna / 00142201 / (Senna Alexandrina); Klonopin; Colace (Docusate Sodium); Baclofen; Ativan; Percocet
Possible Ampyra side effects in 55 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 55 year old male
Reactions: Pneumonia, Depression
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Other drugs received by patient: Copaxone
Possible Ampyra side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: female
Reactions: Malaise, Aplastic Anaemia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, q 12 hrs
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2011-07-26
Possible Ampyra side effects in 54 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 54 year old female
Reactions: Drug Dose Omission, Pain in Extremity, Fall, Balance Disorder, Oedema Peripheral, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Gait Disturbance, Asthenia, Hallucination
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, q 12 hrs, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-08-01
Gilenya
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-12-01
End date: 2012-07-16
Tysabri
Dosage: 1 dose
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-07-01
End date: 2012-07-01
Possible Ampyra side effects in 46 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 46 year old female
Reactions: Neoplasm Malignant
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Other drugs received by patient: Tysabri
Possible Ampyra side effects in 62 year old male
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-08-09
Patient: 62 year old male
Reactions: Atelectasis, Agitation, Drug Dose Omission, Confusional State, Weight Decreased, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Fall, Pneumothorax, Pneumothorax Traumatic, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, RIB Fracture, Diet Refusal, Blood Urine Present, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection, Glucose Urine Present, Aggression
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Possible Ampyra side effects in 63 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Australia on 2012-08-09
Patient: 63 year old female
Reactions: Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Osteopenia, Bursitis, Exostosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Other drugs received by patient: Fish OIL (Fish Oil); Panadol Osteo (Paracetamol); Baclofen; Metamucil / 00029101 / (Plantago Ovata); Aspirin; Movicol / 01625101 / (Macrogol, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate)
Possible Ampyra side effects in 66 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-08
Patient: 66 year old male
Reactions: Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage Unspecified
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Other drugs received by patient: Copaxone
Possible Ampyra side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2012-08-08
Patient: 68 year old female
Reactions: Thrombosis, Peripheral Coldness, Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Increased, Blood Calcium Increased, Pulmonary Embolism, Mental Status Changes, Blood Magnesium Decreased, Loss of Consciousness, Haematocrit Decreased, RED Blood Cell Count Decreased, Mean Cell Haemoglobin Increased, Blood Creatinine Increased, Blood Sodium Decreased, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Neutrophil Percentage Increased, Hypotension, Blood Chloride Increased, Muscular Weakness, Troponin T Increased, Livedo Reticularis, Cardiogenic Shock, Respiratory Distress, Convulsion, Grand MAL Convulsion, Haemoglobin Decreased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Respiratory Arrest, Carbon Dioxide Decreased, Septic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Other drugs received by patient: Calcium Carbonate; Fosamax; Effexor; Oxybutynin; Perindopril Erbumine; Plaquenil / 00072602 / (Hydroxychlororoquine Phosphate); Metoprolol Tartrate; Aquify EYE Drops (Hyaluronate Sodium); Gravol (Dimenhydrinate); Baclofen
Possible Ampyra side effects in 57 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: 57 year old female, weighing 64.9 kg (142.8 pounds)
Reactions: HIP Fracture, Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration, Blood Urine Present, Abasia, Urinary Tract Infection, Muscular Weakness, Gait Disturbance, Fall, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, qd, oral, 10 mg, bid, oral, 10 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2010-03-30
End date: 2010-01-01
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, qd, oral, 10 mg, bid, oral, 10 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2010-05-10
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, qd, oral, 10 mg, bid, oral, 10 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2012-01-06
End date: 2012-01-09
Other drugs received by patient: Fentanyl; Avonex; Clonazepam; Amantadine HCL
Possible Ampyra side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: female
Reactions: Foot Fracture
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Possible Ampyra side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: male
Reactions: Hallucination, Visual
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Possible Ampyra side effects in 32 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: 32 year old female, weighing 45.4 kg (99.9 pounds)
Reactions: Bedridden, Malaise, Nausea
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, bid, oral, 10 mg, bid, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2011-05-01
End date: 2011-06-01
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg, bid, oral, 10 mg, bid, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gait Disturbance
Start date: 2011-07-01
End date: 2011-07-01
Other drugs received by patient: Seroquel; Wellbutrin; Tysabri; Lithium Carbonate
Possible Ampyra side effects in 85 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-06
Patient: 85 year old female, weighing 63.5 kg (139.7 pounds)
Reactions: Confusional State, Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration, Urinary Tract Infection, Amnesia, Convulsion
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Other drugs received by patient: ALL Other Therapeutic Products; Antihypertensives; Anidepressants
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