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

Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Sep 15, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 04, 2012 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 10, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 04, 2011 44 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly ?Can't tell SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere NeverNeverNeverNeverNever SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Oct 01, 2008 44 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Generalized muscle aches, Injection site redness, Chills/fever, Headaches, Injection site pain
Date
Oct 01, 2008
Advice & Tips
After you had an injection it is important not to wake up in the middle of the night and to sleep 7 or 8 hours not less. The side -effects can carry through out the following day.
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Dec 22, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 02, 2011 3 times a week ?Can't tell SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Fatigue
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Purposes: Stiffness/Spasticity, Improve mobility, and MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Oct 15, 2010)
Date Dosage Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Improve mobility Perceived effectiveness MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 30, 2011 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default SevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Muscle weakness, Fever, Cramps in calf muscles, Body tremor, Fatigue
Date
Jan 30, 2011
Advice & Tips
In taking this expect to feel awful for at least 24 hours as i have trouble waking up walking in balance and every bone, muscle and nerve aches, i also receive a temp with in 45 minutes of taking it but i also hadnt taking anything for a while so who knows if its stopped progression as i still am not able to function on this drug for days iam not use to this. of course the wheather has alot to do with it as well.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Sep 14, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 08, 2010 3 times a week ?Can't tell SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Flu like symptoms, Bone Pain, Skin pain
Date
Mar 08, 2010
Advice & Tips
Everyone's different but for me, Rebif caused extremely painful side effects. Excessive bone pain, neuropathic pain, brain fog, fatigue. It basically caused a very bad MS flare up everytime I took it.
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jul 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 04, 2010 22 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Raynaud's phenomenon
Date
Feb 04, 2010
Advice & Tips
Pre-medicate 1 hour before taking shot; take before bed time so you sleep through any discomfort.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Feb 25, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 25, 2010   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Chills/fever, Sweating, Sleeplessness, Night sweats
Date
Jan 25, 2010
Advice & Tips
to be honest i must admit rebif is working a little BUT in saying that my severe side effects that i do get from taking rebif makes me wonder am i really any better off
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Oct 06, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 16, 2009 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly ?Can't tell SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Oct 13, 2008 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Injection site itching, Generalized muscle aches, Injection site redness, Injection site burning, Headaches
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jul 05, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 28, 2009   ?Can't tell SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Generalized muscle aches, Migraine headaches, Injection site redness, Headaches
Date
Sep 28, 2009
Advice & Tips
I had no problem giving myslef the injection. I jut coul dnot function while taking this drug. To harsh for my system. I wish I could have continued ot take it, but just could not.
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jun 25, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 01, 2009   Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Sep 01, 2007 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Date
Sep 01, 2009
Advice & Tips
This drug almost killed me, and I hate anyone that espouses its alleged benefits.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
Sep 01, 2007
Advice & Tips
Don't ever put this horrid muck into your body. At $600 per month, you're better off getting a timeshare.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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