FDA Fast-tracks new MS drug - and it's a CHEMOTHERAPY DRUG!

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This is ridiculous! A friend of mine took a chemo drug for her arthritis and

had awful side effects including bad liver function tests after only a couple of

weeks on the crap. This stuff is going to kill people...and of course, the FDA

is fast-tracking it.

Check out the known side effects:

Source: http://health./drug/d03001a1#d03001a1-sideeffects

What is cladribine?

Cladribine is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Cladribine interferes with

the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.

Cladribine is used to treat a type of blood cancer (Hairy Cell Leukemia).

Cladribine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this

medication guide.

Serious side effects have been reported with the use of cladribine including:

allergic reactions (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the

lips, tongue, or face; or hives); decreased bone marrow function and blood

problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry

stools; fever or chills; or signs of infection such as fever; chills, or sore

throat); neurologic problems; kidney problems; and others. Talk to your doctor

about the possible side effects from treatment with cladribine.

What are the possible side effects of cladribine?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, seek

emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; difficulty

breathing; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives);

decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; unusual

bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; or fever, chills, sore

throat, or signs of infection);

muscle weakness;

decreased or difficult urination, blood in the urine, or side pain; or

fever.

Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk to your

doctor if you experience:

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain;

loss of appetite;

rash, itching or hives;

cough;

dizziness; or

headache.

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