Betaseron

Interferon Beta-1b

Interferon beta-1b is a cytokine in the interferon family used to treat the relapsing-remitting and secondary-progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It is approved for use after the first MS event. Closely related is interferon beta 1a, also indicated for MS, with a very similar drug profile. Contents 1 Mechanism of action 2 Side effects 3 Efficacy 3.1 Clinically isolated syndrome 3.2 Relapsing-remitting MS 4 Commercial formulations 5 References 6 External links Mechanism of ...

My fiance has Multiple Sclerosis and has been inyecting herself with Betaseron for over a year now, I would like to know if it's possible for her to use birth control pills and if there are any counterindications when combined with the previous drug. Also, besides the obvious barrier methods and of course abstinence, is there any other birth control methods available to us as a couple? I did noticed this condition is suffered mainly by women, so I was surprised when I was not able to quickly find any info on the subject with a quick google search. ## There are no medical professionals on this site and no one, even a doctor, who does not know all the details of her condition or her medication usage could recommend anything. I suggest she speak to her doctor to find out what the best ...

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have m.s. taking provigil [fatigue] , copoxone [m.s. injections, lyrica [pain]. stopped taking depakote, zoloft. i have potphyria & have had several tests that lead the dr's. to believe that its one of my meds that caused it. i also took betaseron, m.s. shots for18 yrs. & it started attacking my antibodies so i changed to copoxone. dr's. say its something affecting my liver. can lyrica or provigil do that ? ## Ac Intermittent Porphyria with CAD and frequent Anginal pains. How safe is the drug in such a patient ?.

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cellcept was prescribed for me by neurologist for multiple sclerosis. Have had MS for 20 years and had symptom progression 2 years ago. Within 4 weeks I had almost complete turnaround with my MS disabilities. I could see better, was able to walk without my cane. I could swallow without choking. I speach and handwritting improved 100%. My doctor is with the Vanderbilt MS clinic. I have not been able to talk with anyone else with MS who has had such improvement. I have had no side effects. I must have CBC blood test every 6-8 weeks. Would like to hear if this is considered a break-through with other MS patients. I don't think FDA has approved cellcept for use in MS treatment. ## My mom has had MS for 25yrs, has been wheelchair bound since 1998, we tried Avenox, Copaxon, Betaseron shot...

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I have MS and hate shots so I want my medicine in a pill

anyone else here a part of the beta-connect program? i started on betaseron and had to stop because i am allergic to it. since then, beta-connect has told me that i need to return the auto-injector. is this normal/usual?

Has anyone accidentally taken Betaseron two days in a row? Long day at work and just thought it was due today but then realized I just administered it yesterday.

NDC Database

Betaseron Kit by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. ## Package Codes: 50419-523-09, 50419-523-35 ## Active Ingredients: Interferon Beta-1b

NDC Database

Betaseron Kit by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. ## Package Codes: 50419-524-05, 50419-524-09, 50419-524-35, 50419-524-81 ## Active Ingredients: Interferon Beta-1b