Multiple sclerosis therapeutics: unexpected outcomes clouding undisputed successes.

Wiendl, Heinz; Hohlfeld, Reinhard · Neurology · 2009

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Abstract

In this essay, we draw attention to some recent downsides and surprises of multiple sclerosis (MS) therapeutics. These include experiences with recent head-to-head trials of interferon-beta and glatiramer acetate, dose escalation trials, frustrating efforts with progressive MS trials, failures of smart concepts and designer therapies, and harsh lessons from newly observed adverse reactions.

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