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Sir is there any alternate for interferon 2b for a person suffering from ms? thanking you in advance..

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

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Many: A few years back, Interferon was the only game in town for MS treatments - now there are quite a few (eg, Copaxone, (glatiramer) Aubagio, etc.). Talk to your doctor about which one might be the most appropriate for you. Hope that helps & good luck!

Answered 2/11/2015

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Yes: There are other MS disease-modifying therapies, including glatiramer acetate (Copaxone), natalizumab, fingolimod, and some others. Whether they are appropriate (and affordable!) for you is a question you should explore with your neurologist. Hope that helps.

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