96 patient evaluations for Rebif

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Jun 2, 2012 (Started Dec 26, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (fatigue, fever/chills, injection site reaction, injection site redness, muscle aches)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 44 mg 3 times a week
Advice & Tips: I took REBIF for 4.5 years. I found that a T, Th, and S regimen worked best, allowing a day yo regroup for the work week. I have found that my fatigue and depression increased on the medication. After more MRI changes, me neuro is now switching me to Tysabri.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: fever/chills, injection site redness, muscle aches, injection site reaction, fatigue

May 31, 2010 (Started Dec 26, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (fatigue, fever/chills, injection site reaction, injection site redness, muscle aches)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 44 mg 3 times a week
Side effects: fever/chills, injection site redness, muscle aches, injection site reaction, fatigue

Jan 1, 2010 (Started Dec 26, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (fatigue, fever/chills, injection site reaction, injection site redness, muscle aches)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 44 mg 3 times a week
Side effects: fever/chills, injection site redness, muscle aches, injection site reaction, fatigue

Oct 15, 2009 (Started Dec 26, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (fatigue, fever/chills, injection site reaction, injection site redness, muscle aches)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 44 mg 3 times a week
Advice & Tips: My initial use of Rebif was a T-TH-S regimen. I found that I had extreme fatigue each Monday morning while adhering to that schedule. I switched to M-W-F shots, early in the evening, and found that using the week-end to "recover" from the injections allowed me to feel much better on Monday mornings. I added Amantadine (200 mg) daily, and with the combination of the two, feel that the overall changes have helped significantly. Tylenol-Extra Strength in the evenings seems to help battle the side effects from the shots.
Side effects: fever/chills, injection site redness, muscle aches, injection site reaction, fatigue
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Jan 1, 2011 (Started Jun 23, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (flu like symptoms)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week
Cost: $50-99 monthly
Side effects: flu like symptoms

Feb 10, 2010 (Started Jun 23, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (flu like symptoms)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week
Cost: $50-99 monthly
Side effects: flu like symptoms
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Jan 27, 2012 (Started Aug 10, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 30 mcg/0.5 mL Monthly
Advice & Tips: Not taking at present. Have more energy able to participate in daily activities. I am alive.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: injection site redness, injection site itching

Jul 6, 2009 (Started Aug 10, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (injection site redness, injection site itching)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 30 mcg/0.5 mL Monthly
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: injection site redness, injection site itching
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Jan 26, 2012 (Started Jan 15, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (Affected Thyroid, withdrawal effects, hair loss, Exacerbated MS symptoms without relapse, heart palpitations, After 5 year of taking it, I stopped and did have withdrawl. Moderate heart palaptations for over 3 weeks, ending with mock heart attack., dizziness and feeling faint, thyroid disorder, MS symptoms worsened)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Advice & Tips: The medicine does what it's supposed to. Prevent new lesions from forming. I have small children and I had to stop in order to feel well enough to take care of them and have fun with them.
Cost: $50-99 monthly

Oct 18, 2011 (Started Jan 15, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (Affected Thyroid, hair loss, Exacerbated MS symptoms without relapse, heart palpitations, dizziness and feeling faint, thyroid disorder, MS symptoms worsened)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly
Advice & Tips: Needed to take care of and have fun with my kids, instead of lying on the couch.
Cost: $50-99 monthly

Feb 13, 2009 (Started Jan 15, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (Exacerbated MS symptoms without relapse, dizziness and feeling faint, MS symptoms worsened)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 3 x 44 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly
Advice & Tips: Don't give up on it right away
Cost: $50-99 monthly
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Mar 15, 2011 (Started Feb 28, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (injection site irritation)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 44 mcg 3 times a week
Advice & Tips: For me the injection site eslection was the most difficult. Being thin and not having a lot of body fat made finding a place to inject increasingly difficult ovethe coursof the three years I used it.
Cost: $50-99 monthly
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Jan 15, 2002 (Started Jan 15, 2001)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 22 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week
Advice & Tips: we I entered into the trial study for Rebif I was very scared and was newly diagnosed with MS. I hated giving myself the shots, it took forever for me to inject myself. The treatment worked, I had no side effects besides getting better. My nails and hair grew well and strong when I was on the treatment. Since then i haven't taken any other treatment, I learned about my disease, took control over it and listened to my body when i felt like I was having a relaps. Today I control the disease by exercise, going to the gym, which keeps the fatigue down and most important I live a stress free life style. Number 1 for controlling the disease. if I should get on a medication in the future, I'm thinking avonex or betaseron.
Cost: < $25 monthly
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Oct 20, 2011 (Started Apr 11, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (headaches, injection site redness, muscle aches)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 44 mcg/0.5 mL Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: muscle aches, headaches, injection site redness

Dec 3, 2008 (Started Apr 11, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (headaches, injection site redness, muscle aches)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 44 mcg/0.5 mL Daily
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Side effects: muscle aches, headaches, injection site redness
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 21, 2011 (Started May 31, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (injection site pain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 22 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week
Cost: $50-99 monthly
Side effects: injection site pain

Jun 21, 2011 (Started May 31, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (injection site pain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 22 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: injection site pain
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 1, 2009 (Started Jun 25, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (weight gain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Advice & Tips: This drug almost killed me, and I hate anyone that espouses its alleged benefits.
Cost: $200+ monthly

Sep 1, 2007 (Started Jun 25, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (weight gain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week
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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Jul 5, 2011 (Started Sep 04, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (teeth grinding (bruxism))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 22 mg M,W,F
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
Side effects: teeth grinding (bruxism)
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