130 patient evaluations for Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection

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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
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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
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Mar 1, 2003 (Started Mar 01, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 22 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week
Advice & Tips: my bloods were abnormal-liver function and Thyroid Function and when I stopped Rebif, bloods returned to normal other than abnormal GTT since. When I was off treatment twitching of eye and upper lip returned but went again when I started new treatment of Betaferon 1b alt days. I thought the inj's weren't doing anything but it was in hindsight.
Cost: < $25 monthly
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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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Aug 1, 2011 (Started Mar 26, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: $25-49 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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Jun 25, 2011 (Started Apr 05, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Improve mobility)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 44 mcg/0.5 mL Weekly
Advice & Tips: I do fine with taking Rebif. I take the medicine @ night before sleep
Cost: $100-199 monthly
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Jun 18, 2011 (Started Sep 25, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (headaches, injection site redness, thickening of skin, muscle aches)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week
Cost: $50-99 monthly
Side effects: headaches, thickening of skin, injection site redness, muscle aches

Nov 10, 2009 (Started Sep 25, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (headaches, injection site redness, muscle aches)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week
Advice & Tips: Warm the shot up under your arm before injection, cuts down on burning.
Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: headaches, thickening of skin, injection site redness, muscle aches

Sep 17, 2008 (Started Sep 25, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (headaches, injection site redness, muscle aches)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week
Advice & Tips: All of the side effects are slight when taking Ibuprofen at the time of injection. I take the shot around 5pm so that I feel good when I wake up in the morning. I don't notice any of the side effects in the morning, unless I don't take the Ibuprofen, and then I suffer from chills and wake up sweating about 3am.
Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: headaches, thickening of skin, injection site redness, muscle aches

Aug 18, 2008 (Started Sep 25, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (injection site redness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 44 mcg/0.5 mL 3 times a week
Advice & Tips: Rotate injection sites and take Ibuprofen at time of injection.
Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: headaches, thickening of skin, injection site redness, muscle aches
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