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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) | 484 |
69% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 69% (485
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Betaseron Reviews
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stopped taking because my MRI'S didn't seem to be stable and the doctor said sometimes the drug taken for a long time can have adverse effects.
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seems to be working... my symptoms are much improved, but i have two new lesions...
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I HAVE ALOT OF FEVERS.I THINK IT IS WORKING I CAN DO THINGS NOW I COULDN'T DO THREE MONTHS AGO.
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damaged my liver and I didnt' realize that was what was making me feel so bad. I retained fluid and began to swell. My liver enzymes were 5Xnormal level and my liver became enlarged. I am not happy with betaseron
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I can't tell if there is a difference yet.
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Occasionally have the flu-like side effects but feel it was a miracle drug for me.
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I think my immunity has subsided somewhat. Only my doc can knowledgeably read my MRI scans.
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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]
