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36 patient evaluations for Interferon beta-1a IM Injection taken for the purpose of 'MS (Multiple Sclerosis)' with a side effects rating of ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate

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 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 Aug 16, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 12, 2011 22 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Date
Nov 12, 2011
Advice & Tips
Since I have started Avonex the lesions have multiplied and my MS has progressed. I am hoping changing my medication will slow the progression down because I am in too much pain. Neck and back spasms are the worst for me since being on Avonex.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Mar 17, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 18, 2010 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Jan 05, 2010 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Lethargy, Generalized muscle aches, Body Aches, Flu like symptoms, Chills/fever, Fever, Fatigue
Date
Nov 18, 2010
Advice & Tips
Weight gain is a side effect...although not documented. Flu like symptoms after 4 years still remain a major obstacle Injections; need to fluctuate due to activities, not recommended but life goes on. Insurance costs are always a burden with this disease
Cost
$100-199 monthly
Date
Jan 05, 2010
Advice & Tips
side effects don't go away neurologist isn't of much support, does not recommend mri's. no noticable benefit, must plan injection around activities for 3 hrs after injection and following day because of fatigue
Cost
$100-199 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jul 27, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 13, 2010 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Oct 13, 2010
Advice & Tips
Flu-like symptoms never end regardless of how long you have taken the medication
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Aug 24, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 01, 2010 30 mcg/0.5 mL Monthly ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Joints ache (whole body)
Date
Oct 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE HORRIBLE BUT IT ONLY LAST ONE DAY..
Cost
< $25 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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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 21, 1990)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 25, 2010 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jan 12, 2009 30 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Flu like symptoms, Chills/fever, Body Aches, Generalized muscle aches
Date
Jun 25, 2010
Advice & Tips
I have been taking Avonex since the original trials. I really believe that it has helped my MS from progressing as quickly as it would have otherwise. When I began treatment I was experiencing 2+ exacerbations per month...and since I started using Avonex, my exacerbations have been 1 (or less) per YEAR! (and that is since about 1991)
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jan 12, 2009
Advice & Tips
I have been using Avonex since the original Trials...many years ago (around 1990), and have never missed a dose! I really believe it has had a LOT to do with my MS not progressing as quickly. The shots are really no big deal. And, now you can use a shorter needle! yea! After all these years, my biggest problem is trying to find new spots to inject! (Don't want to damage tissue)_
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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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