Before prescribing natalizumab, your doctor will do a blood test to check for antibodies to the virus that causes PML. People with these antibodies have a higher risk of getting PML while taking natalizumab.
It is not known if natalizumab is safe or effective for children and teens under 18 years of age.
You should not take natalizumab if you are breastfeeding.
If you have had progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), you should not take natalizumab.
Natalizumab may cause liver damage or make it worse.
Natalizumab may not be a good option for women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or who may be pregnant. It is not known if it is safe for pregnant women.
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