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

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Multiple sclerosis 13,252 1,461
General health 30 13
Fatigue 22 8
Improve mobility 14 7
Transverse myelitis 10 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fever/chills 239
Muscle aches 232
Headaches 147
Joint pain 90
Fever 74
Tiredness 72

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 362
Moderate 501
Mild 472
None 146

Member evaluations

Randa

evaluated on Aug 13, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

teejaygrl

evaluated on Aug 12, 2003

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

LeonaMS2004

evaluated on May 01, 2006

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