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Avonex

(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)
1068
65%
Caregivers
2
100%
Narcolepsy
1
100%
Financial Challenges
1
100%
Coming Out
1
100%
Overall, 65% (1076 Members) find Avonex helpful
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Avonex Reviews

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jujubean66 (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))
Since my initial full on exacerbation when I started avonex, I haven't had another exacerbation
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cherith1st (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))
It's seems as those I am immune to the Avonex. I 've had a number of relapses.
I take my injections every Friday and am usually sick with flu-like symptoms. The good news is, overall, it works. Ive struggled with injection anxiety but once you get a pattern goin, its really worth the trouble. AND, i havent suffered with any serious episode since i began this therapy. Some symptoms still remain, and the shots are painful too, i cant lie.
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sue61753 (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))
I am currently using avonex powered form (11 years) and feel it is working. I cannot use the pre-mixed form, it makes me deathly ill. Side effects from the powered avonex are minimal.
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cireebo (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))
Avonex worked pretty well for me. However, I would still have flar-ups and fatigue was a constant issue. I only had side effects when I first started taking the Avonex and it included chills and emotional swings. But, tylenol took care of the side effects.
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jamesjr (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))
this didnt work at all I think I was alergic to it
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jfharri (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))
HATED THE LONG NEEDLE I still have scars on my legs ('deep bruises") 3 years later Obviously permanent scars
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MicheyBel (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))
It is like the flu every Tues (injections are Mon night) but seems to be working well.
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jalo123 (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))
still working according to my last MRI. Side effects of nausea were short lived and disappeared within 3 months.
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Lizzmom (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))
As far as I know, it's working. I still get flu like chills and a killer headache but it's all been managable.
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Discussions

  1. Advice: Avonex symptoms?
    I am on Avonex and I take the shots pretty much as prescribed. I feel lucky that the only side effect seems to be chills during the night, which a he... [More]
  2. Advice: Avonex symptoms?
    My sister had a similar exp to you on Avonex. That's why her dr switched her to Rebif, which is basically the same thing, but 3x a wk v once. Worked b... [More]
  3. Advice: Avonex symptoms?
    It helps to understand how Avonex works. This will give you some insight into the disease process of MS and why you are only experiencing short term r... [More]
  4. Advice: Avonex symptoms?
    I've been thankful to have mild MS symptoms throughout my life. Except for a few times. I've started Avonex in Oct, 2012. Now, I've noticed as my sho... [More]
  5. Discussion: Main MS Meds 2012
    -------On the horizon --- A.) http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/257962.php Phase 3 Study - Plegridy is a peg-interferon beta-1a 2 year phas... [More]