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Staying true to me

Find out why VUMERITY was the right fit for David and Erica and how it may be right for you, too.

Could VUMERITY be right for you? Watch these videos to find out more. Then, start a conversation with your healthcare provider to see if this treatment option could be a good fit. VUMERITY is the #1 brand-name pill for people with relapsing MS in the US.*

*Based on the number of MS prescriptions for the months 5/2023–6/2024 per IQVIA NPA™ Monthly TRx data for all channels.

Transcript

[Music cues up]

Super: I WON’T LET RELAPSING MS
TELL ME WHO TO BE
—DAVID & ERICA—

 

Legal disclaimer: VUMERITY is a prescription medicine used to treat people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease in adults. It is not known if VUMERITY is safe and effective in children.


Please see Important Safety Information at the end of this video and full Prescribing Information via the link provided.

David: The one word I’d use to describe myself is driven. Both professionally and personally.

Super: DRIVEN


[Music dips]


 

Erica: The word that I would use to describe myself is resilient. One of the most powerful things that MS has taught me is how to overcome any obstacle. When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, it was very challenging being a mother of 6.



Super: RESILIENT



ERICA P.,
TAKING VUMERITY FOR 2+ YEARS

David: I like to do a lot of things and try to fill my life with as many good things as I can. So, I treated MS exactly the same. I have MS. Now what am I going to do about it. I’m driven to take care of myself with MS just like I’m driven to take care of myself in life.



DAVID D.,
TAKING VUMERITY FOR 2+ YEARS

Erica: The way I take care of myself every day is trying to live a stress-free life. Making wreaths relaxes me. It’s very much a creative outlet and I love doing it.


Super: TAKE CARE OF MYSELF

David: I did a lot of research. When I talked to my neurologist about VUMERITY, we talked about the benefits, the risks, and the potential side effects. I picked VUMERITY and he said, “OK. If that’s what you want to go on, I think that’s a very good choice.


Super: I PICKED VUMERITY

Erica: I was in denial after I left my neurologist’s office the first time. But having a great doctor made everything a lot easier for me. Not too long ago, I needed to reevaluate my treatment goals with my neurologist. We discussed the available options, their benefits and risks, and we decided together that VUMERITY was the right fit for me. I trusted my neurologist. That’s the reason why I started taking it.


Super: VUMERITY WAS THE RIGHT FIT FOR ME

David: The one word I’d use to describe VUMERITY is comfort because I can easily fit it into my daily routine. People who know me know that I love to travel, and I spend a lot of time traveling around the world. Putting my VUMERITY in my carry-on and taking it along is so easy. In the end, you have to pick the medication that’s right for you.


Super: FITS MY DAILY ROUTINE

Erica: If I had one thing to say about VUMERITY I would say consistency. I like the consistency of taking it every day. The benefits outweigh the risks for me. It’s kept me relapse free, so far.

Super: KEPT ME RELAPSE FREE

David: Based on my latest MRI results, it seems like VUMERITY is working.


 

Erica: Knowing my own body and my own limitations. I’m going to continue to live my life to the fullest. I will not let MS stop my journey.


 

David: I won’t let relapsing MS take away my creativity.

 

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Legal disclaimer: Individual experiences with VUMERITY may vary.

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Indication and Important Safety Information

What is VUMERITY® (diroximel fumarate)?

  • VUMERITY is a prescription medicine used to treat people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease in adults

  • It is not known if VUMERITY is safe and effective in children

Important Safety Information

Do not take VUMERITY if you:

  • have had an allergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing) to diroximel fumarate, dimethyl fumarate, or any of the ingredients in VUMERITY

  • are taking dimethyl fumarate

Before taking and while you take VUMERITY, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have liver problems

  • have kidney problems

  • have or have had low white blood cell counts or an infection

  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if VUMERITY will harm your unborn baby

    • If you become pregnant while taking VUMERITY, talk to your healthcare provider about enrolling in the BlossoMS Pregnancy Registry. You can enroll in this registry by calling 1-833-569-2635 or visiting www.blossomspregnancyregistry.com. The purpose of this registry is to monitor the health of you and your baby

  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if VUMERITY passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while using VUMERITY

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

What should I avoid while taking VUMERITY?

  • Do not drink alcohol at the time you take a VUMERITY dose

What are the possible side effects of VUMERITY?

VUMERITY may cause serious side effects including:

  • allergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing). Stop taking VUMERITY and get emergency medical help right away if you get any of these symptoms

  • PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy) a rare brain infection that usually leads to death or severe disability over a period of weeks or months. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these symptoms of PML:

    • weakness on one side of the body that gets worse

    • clumsiness in your arms or legs

    • vision problems

    • changes in thinking and memory

    • confusion

    • personality changes

  • herpes zoster infections (shingles), including central nervous system infections

  • other serious infections

  • decreases in your white blood cell count. Your healthcare provider should do a blood test to check your white blood cell count before you start treatment with VUMERITY and while you are on therapy. You should have blood tests after 6 months of treatment and every 6 to 12 months after that

  • liver problems. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver function before you start taking VUMERITY and during treatment if needed. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these symptoms of a liver problem during treatment

    • severe tiredness

    • loss of appetite

    • pain on the right side of your stomach

    • have dark or brown (tea color) urine

    • yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes

  • serious gastrointestinal problems, including bleeding, ulcers, blockage, and tears (perforation) of the stomach or intestines. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms during treatment:

    • stomach-area pain that does not go away

    • bright red or black stools (that look like tar)

    • severe vomiting

    • severe diarrhea

    • coughing up blood or blood clots

    • vomiting blood or your vomit looks like “coffee grounds”

The most common side effects of VUMERITY include:

  • flushing, redness, itching, or rash

  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, or indigestion

  • Flushing and stomach problems are the most common reactions, especially at the start of therapy, and may decrease over time. Taking VUMERITY with food (avoid high-fat, high-calorie meal or snack) may help reduce flushing. Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms and they bother you or do not go away. Ask your healthcare provider if taking aspirin before taking VUMERITY may reduce flushing

These are not all the possible side effects of VUMERITY. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. For more information go to dailymed.nlm.nih.gov

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information.

 

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