[Current treatment of multiple sclerosis with interferon beta].
BACKGROUND
Demonstration of the efficacy of interferon beta IB in the reduction of outbreaks of multiple sclerosis has led to it being used in Spain.


METHODS
Discussion of the current situation regarding the use of interferon beta IB in Spain, diagnostic criteria, side-effects and future outlook.


CONCLUSIONS
Use of interferon beta IB in Spain has followed criteria established by a Committee of Experts, and there is a lower rate of non-completion of treatment than in the U.S.A. New possibilities arise with the appearance of new drugs which are still awaiting evaluation.
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D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D016899:Interferon-beta / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D016899:Interferon-beta