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Is it safe to use Relibeta injection for relapsing MS?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My fiancée was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis about three months ago, and she was started on weekly Relibeta injections. She’s doing well right now; she has no symptoms and seems perfectly fine.

How long is it typically safe to continue using Relibeta?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

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Dr. Aida Abaz Quka is a Neurologist with 12 years of experience. She completed her studies at the Faculty of Medicine and pursued a Neurology Post Graduation. Specializing in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders, she offers expert care for conditions affecting the nervous system.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Relibeta (Interferon Beta-1a) is a disease-modifying therapy used to reduce the frequency of relapses in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. It’s generally safe to use long-term and can be continued for many years if well-tolerated.

That said, monitoring specific health markers while on this medication is essential. Regular blood tests, such as a complete blood count (CBC) and liver function tests (LFTs), are recommended to ensure no side effects or complications from ongoing treatment.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 9, 2018
Reviewed At June 30, 2025

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aida Abaz Quka is a Neurologist with 12 years of experience. She completed her studies at the Faculty of Medicine and pursued a Neurology Post Graduation. Specializing in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders, she offers expert care for conditions affecting the nervous system.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aida Abaz Quka is a Neurologist with 12 years of experience. She completed her studies at the Faculty of Medicine and pursued a Neurology Post Graduation. Specializing in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders, she offers expert care for conditions affecting the nervous system.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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