One day a cure for MS will be found. There are many new drugs approved to relieve symptoms but what interests patients and researchers most, besides a cure, is finding well-tolerated but effective ways to slow down the progression. Multiple Sclerosis Beta Interferon drugs are commonly used to halt or slow the disease’s progression. MS Beta Interferon in both the beta 1a and beta 1b forms have also increased the time between attacks (relapses).

Both Multiple Sclerosis Interferon Beta -1a and 1b injections have been found to help most in patients with Relapsing-Remitting multiple Sclerosis.  Those with Secondary-progressive MS don’t seem to get the same results with either of the MS Beta Interferon treatments.  Conversely, those that are diagnosed early and begin either treatment early experience the best results.

What is the difference between the two Multiple Sclerosis Interferon Beta drugs?

Interferon Beta-1a is made from cells found …