Every month, THE HARTE OF HEALTH, as a public service, will inforn you of the specific dangers of a medication. Could be just approved, could be used for decades, probably prescribed, but could be just over-the-counter.

A century or more ago, Dr. Eli Lilly (of the HUGE Lilly Pharmaceuticals) said: “Show me a drug without side effects, and I will tell you that it is NOT a drug!” READ, LEARN, and BEWARE!

Kesimpta

For the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which, apparently, is now common enough, enough of a market, that this stuff is advertised on TV.

  • Infections. Serious infections, which can be life-threatening or cause death, can happen during treatment with KESIMPTA. If you have an active infection, your health care provider (HCP) should delay your KESIMPTA treatment until your infection is resolved. KESIMPTA taken before or after other medicines that weaken the immune system may increase your risk of getting infections. Tell your HCP right away if you develop any infections or symptoms, including painful, frequent urination; nasal congestion; runny nose; sore throat; fever; chills; cough; or body aches.
  • HBV reactivation If you have ever had HBV infection, it may become active again during or after treatment with KESIMPTA (reactivation). If this happens, it may cause serious liver problems, including liver failure or death. Before starting KESIMPTA, your HCP will do a blood test to check for HBV. They will also continue to monitor you during and after treatment with KESIMPTA for HBV. Tell your HCP right away if you develop worsening fatigue or yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes.
  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). PML may happen with KESIMPTA. PML is a rare, serious brain infection caused by a virus that may get worse over days or weeks. PML can result in death or severe disability. Tell your HCP right away if you have any new or worsening neurologic signs or symptoms. These may include weakness on one side of your body, loss of coordination in your arms and legs, vision problems and changes in thinking and memory, which may lead to confusion and personality changes.
  • Weakened immune system. KESIMPTA taken before or after other medicines that weaken the immune system could increase your risk of getting infections.

KESIMPTA may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Injection-related reactions. Injection-related reactions are a common side effect of KESIMPTA. Injecting KESIMPTA can cause injection-related reactions that can happen within 24 hours (1 day) following the first injection and with later injections. There are two kinds of reactions:
    • At or near the injection site: Redness of the skin, swelling, itching, and pain. Talk to your HCP if you have any of these signs and symptoms.
    • That may happen when certain substances are released in your body: Fever, headache, pain in the muscles, chills, tiredness, rash, hives, trouble breathing, swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, mouth, tongue and throat, and feeling faint, or chest tightness. Contact your HCP right away if you experience any of these signs and symptoms, especially if they worsen or you develop new, severe signs of a reaction after subsequent injections. It could be a sign of an allergic reaction, which can be serious.
  • Low immunoglobulins. KESIMPTA may cause a decrease in certain antibody levels. Your HCP will do blood tests to check your blood immunoglobulin levels.
  • Liver damage. KESIMPTA may cause liver damage. Your HCP will do blood tests to check your liver before you start KESIMPTA and, if needed, while you take KESIMPTA. Tell your HCP right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage, such as:
    • yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
    • nausea
    • vomiting
    • unusual darkening of the urine
    • feeling tired or weak

The most common side effects of KESIMPTA include:

  • Upper respiratory tract infection, with symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose and headache.
  • Headache.

DOES THIS DRUG CURE YOU, OR HEAL YOU? No! No drug does. The best that it can do is to manage your symptoms, and control the progression of your disease or injury. No drug can promote Health. Every drug takes away from Health. REALIZE that, while a drug may be necessary or beneficial, under certain circumstances, there is ALWAYS a cost to your health!

WANT HEALTH? The #1 thing is to get your brain and nervous system free of interference. There is only one path for that… regular, wellness chiropractic care. There is no drug, no exercize, no massage that can do that. Only gentle, specific, scientific chiropractic adjustments!