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Month: May, 2009

Increased Risk of Leukemia due to Multiple Sclerosis Drug

11 May, 2009 (09:02) | Causes, Clinical trial, General Info, Information, Issues and Controversies, Management and Treatment, News and Updates, Side effects | By: Lightning

A drug used to treat multiple sclerosis, Mitoxantrone an immunosuppressant has been found to heighten the risks of contracting leukemia as a side effect. The drug has been approved by the FDA and the side-effect is due to new research onto the interaction of the drug and the body’s response to it. High dosage of [...]