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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) | 483 |
69% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 69% (484
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Betaseron Reviews
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great til I became"immune" to it!
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It made me ill initially. I finally stopped taking it when I had no neurologist to monitor my liver....I felt better not taking it.
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I am sceptical about it's benefit. I am now in 2ndry progressive after ahving been on a few years. But, the Doc says to atay on it.
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I have not had any episodes for the past 6 months but it is very hard on my skin. Each injection leaves a bruise that consequently turns into a scab. It is leaving dark marks all over my body
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seems to be doing ok --- have more good days than bad
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seems to be working
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WORKING!
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Was on it not long after it come out, worked well. Had to quit for 3 or 4 years because my co-pay was equal to my rent! Since I retired, I now qualify to get help for the drug and am glad to be back on it. Very pleased on how easy it is to use, lack of side effects, and with how my MS seems to react to my taking it.
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not sure, iguess its just to slow the progretion. So I must stop waiting for miricles
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OUCH!! Nearly a year and a half, but huge red welts that don't heal, constantly feel like I have the flu, Skin Sensitivity. Am going to try Copaxone. Nervous...
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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]
