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122 patient evaluations for Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection

Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Aug 01, 2002)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 22, 2009 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Jun 22, 2009
Advice & Tips
Do what I do. Take Motrin and your Rebif shot just before bedtime and you will sleep right through it. I guess I do take sleep meds.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jul 11, 2000)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 06, 2011   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Jun 06, 2011
Advice & Tips
Ice area to be injected for 5-10 min before injecting. This helps reduce reaction. Ice area 10-15 min after injection. If you get mild red raised reaction spots use cortizone ointment to help reduce redness. Also helped with itchiness that I had at area, too.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 19, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 23, 2009 22 mcg/0.5 mL Daily ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Bruising
Date
May 23, 2009
Advice & Tips
massage cold pack around injection site prior & after injection
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Aug 10, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 27, 2012 30 mcg/0.5 mL Monthly ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone NeverNeverNeverNeverNever SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jul 06, 2009 30 mcg/0.5 mL Monthly Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Injection site redness, Injection site itching
Date
Jan 27, 2012
Advice & Tips
Not taking at present. Have more energy able to participate in daily activities. I am alive.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jun 23, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 01, 2011 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Feb 10, 2010 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Flu like symptoms
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Sep 15, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 04, 2012 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started May 01, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 01, 2008   ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Feb 07, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 22, 2012 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Dec 02, 2005)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 27, 2012 3 x 44 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
Jan 27, 2012 3 x 44 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
Sep 21, 2008 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Elevated blood pressure
Date
May 27, 2012
Advice & Tips
I'm still pleased with how well Rebif has and continues to work for me (zero new lesions - for 7 years now)!! I'm also reporting the true cost of this medication instead of my out of pocket cost, since I only have copays for the month of January each year, after which I pay zero copays for the rest of the year (because my Medicare extra- help is the full not partial low-income-subsidy). If your state allows it, you can deduct the cost of your health insurance (excluding your drug coverage cost) from your income. This is called the Medicare Savings Program aka Medicaid-Buy-In. You must be able to lower your income to 135% of the federal poverty level, in order to use this program. Then your state pays your Medicare Part B monthly premium and CMS deems you a dual eligible for Medicare Part D benefits for the rest of that year. You must apply for this (Extra-Help) through your county's Medicaid office, but you cannot be receiving Medicaid.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
Jan 27, 2012
Advice & Tips
The slight increase in my blood pressure is a very tiny cost, compared too finally having a clear MRI (my 7th imaging session). This was my first MRI that showed NO MS progression, no new enhancing lesions and no increased cortical atrophy. The cervical scan was also clear of new activity and most of my recently acquired new spinal symptoms also cleared up.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
Sep 21, 2008
Advice & Tips
I started Rebif during a severe MS attack, to date that was my quickest resolving attack, the L'hermitte's sign totally disappeared, and it has not returned--almost three years now.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Dec 26, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 02, 2012 44 mg 3 times a week Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 31, 2010 44 mg 3 times a week Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jan 01, 2010 44 mg 3 times a week Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 15, 2009 44 mg 3 times a week Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Chills/fever, Injection site redness, Generalized muscle aches, Injection site reaction, Fatigue
Date
Jun 02, 2012
Advice & Tips
I took REBIF for 4.5 years. I found that a T, Th, and S regimen worked best, allowing a day yo regroup for the work week. I have found that my fatigue and depression increased on the medication. After more MRI changes, me neuro is now switching me to Tysabri.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
Date
Oct 15, 2009
Advice & Tips
My initial use of Rebif was a T-TH-S regimen. I found that I had extreme fatigue each Monday morning while adhering to that schedule. I switched to M-W-F shots, early in the evening, and found that using the week-end to "recover" from the injections allowed me to feel much better on Monday mornings. I added Amantadine (200 mg) daily, and with the combination of the two, feel that the overall changes have helped significantly. Tylenol-Extra Strength in the evenings seems to help battle the side effects from the shots.
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