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(also known as Interferon beta-1b)
Interferon beta-1b (marketed as Betaseron) is a drug in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis. It is administered by sub-cutaneous injection and has been shown to slow the advance of the affliction as well as reduce the frequency of attacks. Betaseron is manufactured by Berlex Corporation. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 605 |
67% |
| Cirrhosis | 1 |
0% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 67% (607
Members)
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Betaseron Reviews
Working / Worked
I felt it was working great. Kept me stable but my liver disagreed.
Working / Worked
It worked but i had to stop - shots burned too much and they were making me very tired.
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This is new for me- about 2 weeks into treatment. Copaxone was my first med and I was having too many relapses.
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Took for three years--worked for about 2 1/2 years
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it worked but my LFT's elevated after I took chantix, so I went off DMD's for 6 months and didn't go back to Beta
Working / Worked
Thought this was the same thing as Beta Interferon... so refer to that.
Working / Worked
MRIs in mid-March 2012 show improvement over MRIs from November 2011.
Working / Worked
It worked 9 years then I developed liver problems and almost died. I can't use it anymore.
Working / Worked
really didnt do much for me made brues and swell marks on tge injection sights and made my stomack sore.
Working / Worked
not on now
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BG12
My neuro wants me on it instead of betaseron. They got the forms from Biogen the end of March, faxed them to me, I faxed them back, Biogen says it tak... [More] -
Tingling
The tingling along with vision and balance disturbances were what first got my doc on the track of MS. My tingling was temporary.. I would say maybe ... [More] -
Tingling
My tingling is going through the roof. But I have recently stopped taking Betaseron. [More] -
BG12???
I take Betaseron. When Gilenya came out, my neuro didn't like the potential side effects, and since I wasn't having any problems with Betaseron, he di... [More] -
Anyone take Beteseron ? depression
I take wellbutrin too - For me it really helps my energy level. I can tell if i have forgotten to take it. I take 2 pills every morning. I used t... [More]
