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(also known as Interferon beta-1a)
Interferon beta-1a is a drug in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis. It is believed that Interferon-Beta based drugs achieve their beneficial effect on MS progress via their anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have also determined that Interferon-Beta improves the integrity of the blood-brain barri... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 756 |
66% |
| Narcolepsy | 1 |
100% |
| Coming Out | 1 |
100% |
| Antiphospholipid Syndrome | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 66% (762
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Avonex Reviews
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I seem to have minimal side affects with this drug and sometimes none at all, I have been on it for 4 years and plan to stick wiyh it
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Worked for a couple years but then stopped. I had the classic flu like symptoms. Was able to stop them with Tylenol.
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Worked very well for me from 1998 - 2006. Since 2006 the side effects went from lousy to really rough to inhuman. Stopped it recently and will begin a drug study in January, 2009.
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I started this medication in May 2008. For someone who's needle phobic I conquered my fear. I get the chills through out the night,and wake up feeling I'm having an attack
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stopped using after healing problems post-op. no problems with taking the medication otherwise.
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Taking Avonex since first diagnosed.
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Seems to be working. Sx minimal slighly increased fatigue next day. Sometimes chills at nite. Only 1 relapse in the year I've been on it. I am almost able to self-inject. Maybe next week lol
Working / Worked
just started, have trouble injecting, depression, thinking of switching
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Only drug I've used for MS
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been on this for 3 months now. don't know if it's working but it makes me sick for the next 2 days. i hate the shaking, muscle aches and generally feeling like i've been hit by a bus!
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haven't had any new lesions in years.
Working / Worked
Still had 3 episodes on Avonex. Had flu symptons for a day.
Working / Worked
was ok
Working / Worked
Avonex was alright, I guess, but I hated giving my self IM shots. I really don't think it helped me, other than possible holding off future symptoms.
l right, I guess, but the constant injections made me feel trapped.
l right, I guess, but the constant injections made me feel trapped.
Working / Worked
too depressive, switched to Tysabri
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AVONEX!!!!!!!!!!
I WAS DIAGNOSED IN 4/06. I WAS STARTED ON AVONEX. IF YOU HAVE RELAPSING-REMITTING THAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU ARE USUALLY STARTED ON. I HAD FLU LIKE S... [More] -
AVONEX!!!!!!!!!!
I have been on Avonex for 7 years with a few months off to try Betaseron- I still have the scars to prove it. My side effects from Avonex are lessened... [More] -
AVONEX!!!!!!!!!!
it seems as though the Drs like to start people on Avonex..why, I'm not sure...I certainly hope it doesn't have to do with the marketing of products e... [More] -
Rebif???
REBIF is an interferon beta-1a which is similar to AVONEX. Here is the subtle difference between the two: The specific activity of interferon beta-1a... [More]
