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Sativex, Octopus 'mega-trial', Ocrevus, and Snuff: MS News Update.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Multiple Sclerosis News Today

Sativex, an oral cannabinoid spray, has received good patient reviews for easing MS spasticity. The world's first "mega-trial," Octopus, is recruiting participants in the UK to test several experimental MS therapies against a shared control group at the same time. Prior treatments for MS could impact the success of Ocrevus therapy. Quitting smoking or switching to snuff may help slow MS progression, but snuff is associated with many health problems.

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Real-life study shows Sativex effectively reduces MS spasticity and related symptoms.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Multiple Sclerosis News Today

Real-world use of Sativex, an oral spray cannabinoid treatment, was associated with a self-reported easing of spasticity and related symptoms for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a recent study in Austria. Most patients (87.5%) said they were at least partly satisfied with the therapy after three months of its use, in contrast to about 30% who were satisfied with previous antispasticity treatments.

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