National MS Society Website Post

[Guest guest]

On the National MS Society website for Professionals, this notice is

fearlessly posted. I thought that fellow MSers might want to know too.

Russ

Important Reminder Concerning Interferon Medications—Dr.

, the Society's Chief Medical Officer, emphasizes the need for

periodic liver function testing for all patients taking an interferon

medication. He recommends obtaining a baseline evaluation, doing a

repeat test after one month on medication, and re-testing every three

months thereafter.