Interferon beta 1a Treatment Report
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What is Interferon beta 1a?
Interferon beta-1a is a drug in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). It is produced by mammalian cells while Interferon beta-1b is produced in modified E. coli. Interferons have been shown to have about a 30–35% reduction in the rate of MS relapses, and to slow the progression of disability in MS patients.
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Reasons Taken
19 patients in the community are taking or have taken Interferon beta 1a.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Slow my MS progress | 11 | 57% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | 10% |
| Other | 1 | 5% |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | 5% |
| Don't know | 1 | 5% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Interferon beta 1a.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Interferon beta 1a or how long patients were taking Interferon beta 1a before stopping.
