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34 patient evaluations for Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection taken for the purpose of 'MS (Multiple Sclerosis)' with a side effects rating of MildMildMildMildMild

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 Apr 11, 2005)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 20, 2011 44 mcg/0.5 mL Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Dec 03, 2008 44 mcg/0.5 mL Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Headaches, Injection site redness, Generalized muscle aches
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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 Sep 25, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 18, 2011 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Nov 10, 2009 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Sep 17, 2008 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 18, 2008 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Headaches, Generalized muscle aches, Thickening of skin, Injection site redness
Date
Nov 10, 2009
Advice & Tips
Warm the shot up under your arm before injection, cuts down on burning.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
Sep 17, 2008
Advice & Tips
All of the side effects are slight when taking Ibuprofen at the time of injection. I take the shot around 5pm so that I feel good when I wake up in the morning. I don't notice any of the side effects in the morning, unless I don't take the Ibuprofen, and then I suffer from chills and wake up sweating about 3am.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
Aug 18, 2008
Advice & Tips
Rotate injection sites and take Ibuprofen at time of injection.
Cost
$200+ 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 Jun 14, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 09, 2011 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jul 04, 2010 22 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Injection site bruising
Date
May 09, 2011
Advice & Tips
My skin has sub-dermal bruising from too many injections. Apparantly, my skin is too delicate now to take subcutaneous injections now.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jul 04, 2010
Advice & Tips
I have a nurse who administers my injections due to my lack of grip. As yet, I have not experienced any side effects other than reddening at the sites.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 01, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 16, 2011 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 20, 2009 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 03, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 01, 2011 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Feb 01, 2011
Advice & Tips
I had problem with my Neuro. But I was into the groove with the medicine.
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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 Mar 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 01, 2010 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Chills
Date
Oct 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
I only get the chills occasionally, but when I get them they are extremely bad.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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