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23 patient evaluations for Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection taken for the purpose of 'MS (Multiple Sclerosis)' with a perceived effectiveness rating of MajorMajorMajorMajorMajor

Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jun 21, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 19, 2012 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jul 19, 2012
Advice & Tips
You don't kmow how muh the medacation is working untill they just pull it away from you real fast. Now that I am not on it I noticed I am real tired but can't sleep that is no fun to live with, my mood is not good I want to cry or treat people nasty for no reason,and I never had a hard time taking the medication if you set reminder's and you do it at night do you don't notice the flu feeling.
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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 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 Jan 15, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 26, 2012   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Oct 18, 2011 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Feb 13, 2009 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Jan 26, 2012
Advice & Tips
The medicine does what it's supposed to. Prevent new lesions from forming. I have small children and I had to stop in order to feel well enough to take care of them and have fun with them.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
Date
Oct 18, 2011
Advice & Tips
Needed to take care of and have fun with my kids, instead of lying on the couch.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
Date
Feb 13, 2009
Advice & Tips
Don't give up on it right away
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Sep 04, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 05, 2011 22 mg M,W,F Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Date
Jul 05, 2011
Advice & Tips
It took a little while for me to get used to the idea of injecting myself. I have never been a real big fan of needles, but now it has become a habit like taking out the trash, I don't like to do it, but I know I have to.
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 Feb 28, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 15, 2011 44 mcg 3 times a week Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Date
Mar 15, 2011
Advice & Tips
For me the injection site eslection was the most difficult. Being thin and not having a lot of body fat made finding a place to inject increasingly difficult ovethe coursof the three years I used it.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jul 15, 2003)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 21, 2010 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Oct 21, 2010
Advice & Tips
If you have used the auto injector and found it painful, don't give up on the drug. I just give myself the injection with the prefilled syringe and do it VERY Slowly!! It won't burn or leave the bruises as it might with the Rebiject. Also, the cost is expensive, as it is for all of the injections. But the MSLieflines can help with the cost. I had a co-pay of $805.00 but now only pay $50.00 since I qualified for assistance thru the MSLifelines program.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started May 07, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 07, 2010 44 mcg/0.5 mL 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
Side effects:
Fatigue, Fatigue
Date
Aug 07, 2010
Advice & Tips
because of side effects i take injection 12-20h before major workload
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Oct 22, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 22, 2010 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
May 12, 2010 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
May 22, 2010
Advice & Tips
Rebif didn't have for me the adverse side effects that some are experiencing. I found Rebif to be a well tolerated MS recommended drug for the treatment of MS.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
Date
May 12, 2010
Advice & Tips
I don't take the same shot area everytime and have paid for it a few times. To much medication in the same area damages tissues and become very sore. Don't do what I did repeating in the same area.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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