Managing Adverse Events in Novel Friedreich’s Ataxia Therapy

A key opinion leader outlines common adverse events associated with omaveloxolone treatment in Friedreich's ataxia patients and describes strategies used to manage or minimize these adverse effects.

EP: 1.Friedreich Ataxia: Addressing Treatment Objectives and Comorbidities

EP: 2.Guidelines & FDA Approval of Novel Friedreich Ataxia Therapy

EP: 3.Engaging mFARS Scale to Monitor Friedreich Ataxia Progression

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EP: 4.Managing Adverse Events in Novel Friedreich’s Ataxia Therapy

EP: 5.Examining Trial Data on Omaveloxolone Efficacy

EP: 6.Promising Therapy Approaches for Advanced Friedreich Ataxia

EP: 7.Friedreich Ataxia: Looking Forward at the Treatment Landscape

EP: 8.Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Symptomatology of Friedreich Ataxia

EP: 9.Diagnosis of Friedreich Ataxia

EP: 10.Impact of Friedreich Ataxia on Quality of Life

EP: 11.Clinical Utility of the Modified Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale

EP: 12.Comorbidities and Complications Associated With Friedreich Ataxia

EP: 13.Challenges Associated With Friedreich Ataxia

EP: 14.Future Considerations for Friedreich Ataxia

• What adverse events are typically encountered with omaveloxolone, what strategies do you employ to mitigate or address them effectively and under what circumstances should omaveloxolone be discontinued, if at all?

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