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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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just startedd... apparently it hasn't done anything for me yet.. I'm still on it.. but my legs became really weak, numb, tingling, and additional symptoms came back.. went through a crazy spinal tap... and here I am back on steroids!
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She's been on it for 6 years now, seems to do her good.
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I have been on Betaseron since the get go and have little to no symptoms since 2002.
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I was having relapes every 3 months, the med took me too 9 months.
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have lots of red spots, but I still can walk, even tho not in straight line and sometimes have to use cane.
I believe it is working.
I believe it is working.
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Went back to work after10 days rest in 2005 and have stayed full time despite additional exacerbations. Stress is now too much and side effects too intense.
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I have had complete success to date with Beta!!
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It's seems to be the best working for me. Since I've tried 3-4 others that did not work well with me.
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I have had them all. migranes, legs deciding not to work, weak, tired, sensory loss, numbness, tingling...
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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]
