Abstract:BackgroundMultiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system. Statins have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties in this setting. Several clinical studies of different statins, given alone or in combination with interferon, for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) have been conducted with conflicting results.PurposeTo review the efficacy and safety of statins in combination with interferon treatment in patients with RRMS.Material and methodsA s… Show more
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