Mar 9, 2014 (Started Apr 16, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (fatigue, bruising, flu like symptoms, injection site pain, feel lousy)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.3 mg Every other day
Advice & Tips: I found that it helped with burning in my feet and legs and an overall feeling of well-being and alertness.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: feel lousy, flu like symptoms, bruising, injection site pain, fatigue

Jul 18, 2009 (Started Apr 16, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (fatigue, bruising, flu like symptoms, injection site pain, feel lousy)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 0.3 mg Every other day
Advice & Tips: They have a patient assistance program to help you if you can't afford the Betaseron. I pay $75 for a 3 month supply.
Cost: $50-99 monthly
Side effects: feel lousy, flu like symptoms, bruising, injection site pain, fatigue
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