Tysabri and Diplegia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diplegia is reported as a side effect among people who take Tysabri (natalizumab), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Avonex, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diplegia when taking Tysabri. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 220,870 people who have side effects when taking Tysabri from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tysabri?

Tysabri has active ingredients of natalizumab. It is often used in multiple sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 221,369 Tysabri users. Check the latest studies of Tysabri.

What is Diplegia?

Diplegia (paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body) is found to be associated with 236 drugs and 440 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diplegia.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 30, 2026

220,870 people reported to have side effects when taking Tysabri.
Among them, 70 people (0.03%) have Diplegia.

Among these 70 people:

How long have people been on Tysabri when they have Diplegia? *

What is the gender of people who have Diplegia when taking Tysabri? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Diplegia when taking Tysabri? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tysabri? *

What are other side effects people have besides Diplegia? *

Gait Disturbance: 16 people, 22.86%
Mobility Decreased (ability to move is reduced): 14 people, 20.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 13 people, 18.57%
Fall: 10 people, 14.29%
Fever: 10 people, 14.29%
Depression: 10 people, 14.29%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 12.86%
Pain: 9 people, 12.86%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 8 people, 11.43%
Memory Loss: 8 people, 11.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Quadriplegia (a four limb paralysis): 4 people, 5.71%
Disturbance In Attention: 4 people, 5.71%
Depression: 4 people, 5.71%
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system in which gradual destruction of myelin occurs in patches throughout the brain or spinal cord): 3 people, 4.29%
Haemodynamic Test Abnormal: 3 people, 4.29%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 2.86%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 1 person, 1.43%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 1 person, 1.43%
Gait Disturbance: 1 person, 1.43%
Back Pain: 1 person, 1.43%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Diplegia (2,474 reports)

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Diplegia (236 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Diplegia:

Diplegia (440 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on natalizumab (the active ingredients of Tysabri) and Tysabri (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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