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.
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Flu-like symptoms
Timeframe: 12 to 16 weeks