Evaluating the Use of Prednisone to Decrease Pegylated Interferon Beta-1a Side Effects
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2020-05-31
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Summary
Some of the most common side effects of the multiple sclerosis drug Plegridy (pegylated
interferon beta-1a) include flu-like symptoms and injection site reactions. Physicians often
advise patients to take Tylenol or aspirin prior to injection, but in this study the
investigators evaluated whether using a low dose of oral steroid in combination with Tylenol
reduced flu-like symptoms and injection site reactions.