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96 patient evaluations for Interferon beta-1a IM Injection with a adherence rating of AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways

Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started May 01, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 18, 2013   Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 28, 2013)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 04, 2013 1 mcg Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 28, 2010   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Fatigue
Date
Feb 04, 2013
Advice & Tips
I am now considered SPMS (Secondary Progressive MS) because I am 60 and they have no research to show that it works once you reach that stage but they said if I FELT like it was working I could continue to take it. I walk unassisted, I talk, I drive within a 50 mile radius to the doctor, and I pay our bills and look after myself. I can't clean house and do other things but I can do that so me and my Neurologist determined that as long as I was up and moving we were not going to fix something that wasn't broke. I am getting it on a grant and don't have to pay for it and am more than a little thankful that I am still able to get it for fear I would go downhill rapidly without it. I take Benadryl after the shot and have no trouble with the flu like sysmptoms unless I forget that.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jul 28, 2010
Advice & Tips
I TAKE MY SHOT ON SUNDAY NIGHT BECAUSE I DON'T WORK. IF I WORKED IT WOULD BE FRIDAY NIGHT. THE DAY AFTER THE SHOT SOMETIMES I SLEEP A LOT AND OTHERS I AM FINE. NO UNEXPECTED BENEFITS.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Sep 09, 1996)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 03, 2012   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Apr 15, 2012 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 03, 2012
Advice & Tips
I have experienced very seldom exaserbations sinc beginning.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Apr 15, 2012
Advice & Tips
I may return to Avonex. Dr. and I wants to see if changes in progression by Oct. 2012, my next apointment. Notice a more slower, stiff walk. I have been on it for so long, I wanted to see any change or if necessary. I had to rely on copayment assistance to afford it. Paid $10 a month after receiving non-profit help on my insurance.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jun 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 25, 2012 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 25, 2012
Advice & Tips
I've had no new lesions since I started taking Avonex. For anyone who has been diagnosed, get on the drugs as soon as you can. I was given this advice, and I ignored it at first. It only took one relapse to change my mind.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Apr 08, 2005)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 23, 2012 30 mcg Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 23, 2012
Advice & Tips
Stay with it. The benefits to me far outweigh the risk. With Avonex I have been able to continue working and feel like I am a productive adult who can care for myself. The downside: The cost is horrid , with insurance I pay for the first two months each year. this is approximately $4000 out of pocket.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 15, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 14, 2012 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Mar 14, 2012
Advice & Tips
Once of the easiest treatments to take Unfortunately it did not slow the progression of my MS as much as I would have liked it to. However this is a great treatment for those newly diagnosed with MS if its not severe
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Sep 10, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 11, 2012 30 mcg Weekly ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Mar 11, 2012
Advice & Tips
I manage side effects by taking hydrocodone. I am also taking Lexapro for the anxiety/depression caused by Avonex. Strangely, I have not had a cold of any kind in the 3 years I have been on Avonex. The ipact of Abonex is that it takes a day and a half out of each week. I have to plan my week around the days I am debilitated by side effects.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started May 09, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 10, 2012 30 mcg M,W,F ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Oct 11, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 17, 2011 30 mcg Weekly Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started May 01, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 14, 2011 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 02, 2010 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 23, 2009 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jul 02, 2010
Advice & Tips
I have been on the medicine since 07 and had side effects,
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