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Interferon
Is there any other treatment for MS but the interferon?
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Hi, welcome to the form! Are you facing a decision about choosing a med? Of the four approved for use in MS, three are Interferons (specifically beta-1a) and one, Copaxone is not. They are all about equally effective in RRMS.
Do you have concerns about being on an interferon?
Quix
Do you have concerns about being on an interferon?
Quix
Hi,
Yes, Copaxone. It is not an interferon. I am actually on this med because of the low risk of side effects. (I have none, except for the occasional welt.) It works differently then interferons, in that it acts kind of like a "decoy" for the cells that are attacking your CNS. Maybe g o o g l e it for more info, or others here will tell you about it. Amy
Yes, Copaxone. It is not an interferon. I am actually on this med because of the low risk of side effects. (I have none, except for the occasional welt.) It works differently then interferons, in that it acts kind of like a "decoy" for the cells that are attacking your CNS. Maybe g o o g l e it for more info, or others here will tell you about it. Amy
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