How do members experience Interferon beta-1a IM Injection?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Multiple sclerosis 13,244 1,453
General health 30 13
Fatigue 22 8
Improve mobility 14 7
Transverse myelitis 10 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fever/chills 237
Muscle aches 232
Headaches 147
Joint pain 89
Fever 74
Tiredness 72

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 359
Moderate 500
Mild 471
None 143

Member evaluations

Ismore

evaluated on Dec 09, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild

spn2cats

evaluated on Jun 01, 1994

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

rakdj40

evaluated on Jan 08, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Moderate