Arthritis during interferon beta-1b treatment in multiple sclerosis

Mult Scler. 2002 Dec;8(6):534-6. doi: 10.1191/1352458502ms852xx.

Abstract

Interferon beta (IFN-beta) is the most widely prescribed disease-modifying drug for multiple sclerosis (MS). Therapy with IFN-beta may be associated with a number of adverse reactions The development or exacerbation of other autoimmune diseases is a rare but reported side effect of IFN-beta therapy. In this case report, we present clinical and laboratory findings of two MS patients who developed arthritis during IFN-beta1b treatment, probably of autoimmune origin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Antirheumatic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Arthritis / chemically induced*
  • Arthritis / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interferon beta-1b
  • Interferon-beta / adverse effects*
  • Methotrexate / administration & dosage
  • Multiple Sclerosis / drug therapy*
  • Steroids / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Steroids
  • Interferon beta-1b
  • Interferon-beta
  • Methotrexate