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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) | 480 |
69% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 69% (481
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Betaseron Reviews
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bad side affects
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Working so far and no side effects as of yet!
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hate the shots, but it's a small price to pay
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Unsure how much it helped. Was on it x 6 mos then had to stop due to SEVERE depression and emotional instability.
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too many side effects
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We are taking this now and it it working.
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1st month I cried every time I had to get a shot. 3 months later, its like clockwork. No biggie. Night sweats and insomnia with occasional fever and aches.
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Been on Betaseron for 7 months. Still having side effects like dizziness and fatigue.
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site reactions
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Starting using when first available and several years after being diagnosed. After over a year it wasn't working for me. Had skin reaction at injection sites.
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Extavia, another betaseron option.
We get more choices now & the acronym "CRAB" drugs won't work anymore. Extavia is just another interferon 1b, a form of betaseron. I ... [More] -
At a crossroads with treatment...
Betaseron is Interferon- 1b Avonnex & Rebif are Interferon-1a. They are manufactured differently. Just adding to what lila4now wrote about h... [More] -
Betaseron
I've been on Betaseron since 1996, with a one year break where I was on Avonex. The doc didn't think Avonex was working as well as Betaseron, so he sw... [More] -
Betaseron
just a note my betaseron contact informs me there is a new needle coming out in may shortest one on the market [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]
