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Efficacy for Slow my MS progress

How much of an effect does this treatment have on: Slow my MS progress?

Moderate 25% 2
Slight 25% 2
None 13% 1
Can't tell 38% 3

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 100% 22
Usually 0% 0
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 0% 0

Burden

How difficult is it to take this treatment as prescribed?

Very 5% 1
Somewhat 36% 8
A little 41% 9
Not at all 18% 4

Side-effects

Overall, how much of a problem are the side-effects from this treatment?

Severe 5% 1
Moderate 27% 6
Mild 32% 7
None 36% 8

Specific Side Effects

Headaches 45% 10
Weight gain 18% 4
Hives 9% 2
Edema -swollen feet, ankles, hands 9% 2
mild, short lived headache 9% 2
tired 9% 2
queasiness 9% 2
Shortness of breath 5% 1
High blood pressure (Hypertension) 5% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

Approximately how much do you pay out of pocket for this treatment?

$200+ 14% 3
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 0% 0
$25-49 9% 2
less than $25 23% 5