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Table 2 Adverse events reported during first dose monitoring after fingolimod administration

From: Safety of the first dose of fingolimod for multiple sclerosis: results of an open-label clinical trial

Adverse event, n (%)

n = 906

Cardiac disorders

18 (2.0)

  Atrioventricular block first degree

1 (0.1)

  Atrioventricular block second degree

2 (0.2)

  Bradycardia

12 (1.3)

  Palpitations

1 (0.1)

  Ventricular premature beats

1 (0.1)

  Sinus arrhythmia

1 (0.1)

Ear and labyrinth disorders

2 (0.2)

  Vertigo

2 (0.2)

Gastrointestinal disorders

8 (0.9)

  Diarrhoea

2 (0.2)

  Nausea

5 (0.6)

  Vomiting

1 (0.1)

General disorders and administration site conditions

7 (0.8)

  Asthenia

4 (0.4)

  Chest pain

1 (0.1)

  Chills

1 (0.1)

  Hyperpyrexia

1 (0.1)

  Malaise

1 (0.1)

Infections and infestations

3 (0.3)

Influenza

1 (0.1)

  Nasopharyngitis

1 (0.1)

  Urinary tract infection

1 (0.1)

Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders

2 (0.2)

  Pain in extremity

2 (0.2)

Nervous system disorders

11 (1.2)

  Dysgeusia

1 (0.1)

  Headache

6 (0.7)

  Paraesthesia

1 (0.1)

  Dizziness

1 (0.1)

  Neuralgia

1 (0.1)

  Somnolence

2 (0.2)

Eye disorders

1 (0.1)

  Vision blurred

1 (0.1)