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13 patient evaluations for Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection taken for the purpose of 'MS (Multiple Sclerosis)' with a perceived effectiveness rating of ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate

Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jun 15, 2001)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 29, 2013 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 29, 2013
Advice & Tips
I had no new lesions while on the Betaseron. Never was in hospital for a excerbation. But I was ready for a change tried of waking up every morning feeling crappy. What to wake up and feel rested, do things, go places, drive again without my foot falling off gas pedal. I am trying another therapy to see if this one will help me accomplish my goals!!!!!!
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started May 04, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 25, 2012 0.3 mg Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Date
Jul 25, 2012
Advice & Tips
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Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Mar 01, 2001)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 17, 2012   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Nov 22, 2011 0.75 mg every other day Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 14, 2010 0.75 mg every other day Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 24, 2009 0.75 mg every other day ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Jan 13, 2009 0.75 mg every other day Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Rash or skin problems
Date
Apr 17, 2012
Advice & Tips
Keep careful track of kidney and liver functions with blood tests every 3-4 months.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
Nov 22, 2011
Advice & Tips
Once you finish titration, find a time of day that's comfortable for you to inject. For me it turned out to be first thing in the morning. As far as injection site issues, hey, it's a shot. Sometimes there's a little blood, sometimes a spot is painful, mostly it's easy especially with the Betaject injector dealy. It's great when my hands aren't working, which is usually.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 14, 2010
Advice & Tips
After 9 years on Betaferon I feel that it is not helping any more. I have also developed strange sensitivities that I believe may be connected to the problems the Betaferon has caused for my liver. These include: extreme sensitivity to sun exposure; extreme hair loss; MS activity according to MRI.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Feb 24, 2009
Advice & Tips
Get the auto-ject to make injection easier especially if you have problems with your hands,
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jan 13, 2009
Advice & Tips
Start it slowly according to recommendations. After the first 6 weeks it's easy. Find the most comfortable injection times for YOU. I do it first thing in the morning. Then I don't have to think about it for the rest of the day.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 16, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 15, 2011 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purposes: Fatigue and MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Sep 10, 1998)
Date Dosage Fatigue Perceived effectiveness MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 14, 2011 0.3 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Dec 29, 2008 0.3 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Flu like symptoms
Date
Aug 14, 2011
Advice & Tips
I take the beta-seron just before going to bed at night. This helps me sleep through any symmptoms of aches. This doesn't really bother my daily life. I have become adjusted to just giving the injection every other day with the auto-injector.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
Date
Dec 29, 2008
Advice & Tips
With time, the stress of giving injections to yourself will get easier. Thank goodness for the autoinjector! Be sure to take tylenol or Motrin if you have any flu-like symptoms.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jul 14, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 28, 2011 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Mar 14, 2009 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Feb 07, 2009 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Dec 06, 2008 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Injection site pain, Feel lousy, Sleep problems, Bruising, Fever, Flu like symptoms
Date
May 28, 2011
Advice & Tips
I could not get over the flu like symptoms, And injection site reactions.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
Date
Mar 14, 2009
Advice & Tips
Its effect on My lesions is Great! thats all I care about If it slows the MS that makes it worth it!!
Cost
$100-199 monthly
Date
Feb 07, 2009
Advice & Tips
I am pretty skinny and have a hard time getting the shot in the fatty tissue so i think thats why i have the reactions. Make sure you pull the needle out after all the medicine is in.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
Date
Dec 06, 2008
Advice & Tips
My Doctor dosnt know why my flu like symptoms are not going away but I have the symptom the day after my Injection, I use a pain releiver actimeniphen 30 min. before my shot.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Nov 15, 1994)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 25, 2010 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Dec 01, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 20, 2010 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Oct 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 16, 2009 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere NeverNeverNeverNeverNever A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Fatigue, Fatigue
Date
Nov 16, 2009
Advice & Tips
for me taking beta 1-b was a lot easier .. no pain when I take the injection the problem is afterwords .. I have zero enrgy I can't walk for more than 10 minutes I just sit and sleep .. fatigue kills me With Rebif ( I used to take it before 1-b interferone) its a whole different issue I get a sever burning pain when I take the injection but afterwords I don't worry alot about fatigue .. !!! Don't know why ??
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Apr 16, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 18, 2009 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Feel lousy, Flu like symptoms, Bruising, Injection site pain, Fatigue
Date
Jul 18, 2009
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
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