Background and Methods:Limited data are available on the safety of fingolimod in pregnant women. We
estimated the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with multiple
sclerosis (MS) exposed to fingolimod either shortly before or during
pregnancy in prospectively collected cases from clinical trials,
observational studies, surveillance programs, and spontaneous reports.Results:The prevalence of major malformations among live births does not appear to be
significantly higher than those in the general population and the unexposed
MS population. Similarly, the prevalence of cardiac malformations observed
in this analysis was not significantly different from that of the general
population. Proportions of miscarriage were in line with those of the
general and unexposed MS population and no specific pattern of birth defects
was identified.Conclusions:These data can help inform healthcare professionals and women with MS exposed
to fingolimod during conception.
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