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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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flu like symtoms
injection site redness. ok now
injection site redness. ok now
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Working fine for me so far, no side effects
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The 2 years I was on it, I never felt good. Even when I was attack free, I always felt slowed down.
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I do not like the "spots" from the injection. I would love to have a resolution of that.
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Yes worked very well for my husband.
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My doctor changed me to Copaxone, he said they have better results
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It has helped me go from a wheelchair to a walker.
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doing well. numbness has gone away.
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Been on for about 6 months and have had some bad side effects but am sticking with it cause it seems to be preventing me from having some attacks
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for 14 years and have no trbl w/it
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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]
