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35 patient evaluations for Interferon beta-1a IM Injection with a burden rating of SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat

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 Sep 11, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 18, 2012 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Jan 18, 2012
Advice & Tips
Be prepared to be sick for 48 hrs after taking Avonex. The flu like symptoms are severe or at least they r for me. I run 103 ton104 temp and the shakes r bad.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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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 Jun 17, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 27, 2010 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jun 27, 2010 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly ?Can't tell SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Muscle pain, Cold chills, Body Aches
Date
Nov 27, 2010
Advice & Tips
Side effects diminish with time
Date
Jun 27, 2010
Advice & Tips
I've only had 2 injections so far. The side effects are pretty brutal, however subside with time. Feels like labor pains all over the body. First injection they subsided after 24 hrs. Second injection much easier.
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jul 01, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 20, 2010   Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Fatigue, Flu like symptoms, Muscle and joint pain
Date
Jul 20, 2010
Advice & Tips
The side effects were so severe that I was ready to take my own life... I stopped the medication immediately!
Cost
$100-199 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Sep 01, 1997)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 12, 2010   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Flu like symptoms
Date
Jul 12, 2010
Advice & Tips
Deep bones chills 4 hours after injection lasting up to 8 hours, take this med before you go to bed, completely useless for 24 hours after the injection. I'm so glad that this medication is in my past.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purposes: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and Other (Started May 12, 1995)
Date Dosage MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness Other Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 16, 2010 30 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
May 11, 2010 30 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Jan 15, 2010 30 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Dec 12, 2009 30 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Nov 13, 2009 30 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Oct 12, 2009 30 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Sep 17, 2009 30 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Aug 21, 2009 30 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 02, 2009 30 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Jun 26, 2009 30 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 12, 2009 30 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Body Aches, Injection site scar, Lethargy, Chills/fever, Headaches, Joint pain, Flu like symptoms, Generalized muscle aches, Fever, Migraine headaches
Date
Jun 16, 2010
Advice & Tips
take as perscibed,make cause flu like systemns.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
May 11, 2010
Advice & Tips
headaches and flu like feeling
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jan 15, 2010
Advice & Tips
Get when perscibed
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Dec 12, 2009
Advice & Tips
I can not use it right now,because of my cancer.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Nov 13, 2009
Advice & Tips
take when perscibed
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Oct 12, 2009
Advice & Tips
take a pain releaver about a hour before injecting
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 17, 2009
Advice & Tips
Get when needed
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 21, 2009
Advice & Tips
take something for pain a hafe in hour,before shot
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 02, 2009
Advice & Tips
take a pain releaver about 1 hour before in jecting.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jun 26, 2009
Advice & Tips
take some for pain about 30 minutes before injection
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
May 12, 2009
Advice & Tips
take a couple of tylnol or something to help with pain.i take it about 30 minutes before in jection
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jun 10, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 16, 2010 30 mcg Weekly Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Flu like symptoms
Date
Jun 16, 2010
Advice & Tips
i selfinjedted it after training with ms nurse unexpected benefits negativ cause i developed antibodies in the first 6 to 12 months the sideeffects were awfull, i basically had all the sideeffects you can get i took a shot every wednesday and on thursdays i was always even more tired than usual
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Dec 24, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 30, 2010 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Mar 30, 2010
Advice & Tips
The fever and fatigue was unbearable, and then the MS relapses were bad
Cost
< $25 monthly
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