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121 patient evaluations for Interferon beta-1a IM Injection

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 Jan 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 04, 2012   ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone NeverNeverNeverNeverNever Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 04, 2012
Advice & Tips
VERY UPSET! I WAS ON BETASERON....AND DOING SO WELL ONIT! MEDICARE TOOK ME OFF IT UNTIL I FAILED OTHER INJECTABLES!! WE TRIED THE AVONEX, BUT MY HUSBAND AT THE TIME COULD NOT GET PAST THE INJECTION ITSELF! SO, NOW IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 YEARS SINCE I HAVE HAD AN INJECTABLE MANAGEMENT TOOL AND OF COURSE THE MS IS JUST GETTING WORSE!!!
Cost
< $25 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 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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