Avonex

Interferon Beta-1a

Interferon beta-1a (also interferon beta 1-alpha) is a cytokine in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).[5] It is produced by mammalian cells, while interferon beta-1b is produced in modified E. coli.[6] Some research indicates that interferon injections may result in an 18–38% reduction in the rate of MS relapses.[7] Interferon beta has not been shown to slow the advance of disability.[8][9...

Anyone have horrible reactions with this batch number? All 4 needles caused fingers, toes to go numb. Could not get war - chills so bad I could hardly walk. Horrible pressure in base of neck. Contacted AVONEX - Biogen but they seemed not bothered. Obviously becayse they don't have to take the needles. Also does anyone have problemd taking AVONEX and over the counter cold medication, Codine ect??

I took it last night and feel like I did the 1st few months I took Avonex - a little nauseous, achy, cold, etc. Hopefully, these side effects will decrease after a few months like they did with the Avonex, as I like the SQ and every 2 week administration. ## Most side effects do improve with time, as your body gets used to a medication. Have you experience any new ones? The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including redness and irritation at the administration site, flu-like symptoms and tiredness. Is anyone else on this that can chime in? ## I tried Avonex and it made me feal so bad I couldn't get out of bed then I was put on Copaxon it was so much better then they made the dose stonger and I only have to take them 3 times a week I am so grateful I really don't li...

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I have MS for over twenty years. I must say I have been blessed I have been very active and mobile for most of those years, I took avonex for ten years. The first five or six were very good I stayed very active, just had few flu like symptoms at first. The next five or so years things changed gradually started going down. The medication wasn't doing me any good anymore. I went for a year or so doing nothing and I wasn't better but I wasn't that much worse. I was so excited to hear bout amprya. Just like everyone else my expectations were high. I have taken Ampyra for about 3 months. First month and a half notice some good change in my energy and coordination, although I had insomnia, when I did sleep had horrible, bizarre dreams. I was dealing with that, but now I am having ...

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Been treated for the PTSD since 1996, many different meds and therapy, M.S. since 1998, have done the big 3 meds, copaxone, rebif, avonex, on none now, back surgery in 2000 from car wreck, I have a G.P. a pain doc, and a shrink. I got shingles on 2/28. I am on 150mgs Wellbruton, Fentayl 50mg. patch, 1600 mgs. neurotin, 15mgs methodone. Did the valtrex, steroids. Tryed Lyrica, swelling of ankles, super depression. Today G.P. gave me a script for Amitriptyline. I was on Elavil at one point, did no good for depression, does anyone think that this will help with the nerve pain from the shingles. I feel these guys are using me for a test subject. Should the G.P. be giving me mood elevators when I have a shrink that I see weekly? The only thing that seems to be helping is the methadone, that ...

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watson 349 amox calv 875mg pills ## I have been sick with broncitis and ac acute sinusictis, I have taken a round of Zepro which did not get rid of it so my doctor put me on Amoxiclave Tab 875mg. I was wondering what the side effect were. I have MS and I have to take an Avonex shot once a week, Topamax 100 mgs daiily and Zanaflax 6 mg ## This is a generic for the antibiotic Augmentin. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness and skin rash.

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I am amazed to see the comments here in regard to ampyra...I was fraught with disappointment when i realized my expectations were way too high. I have been on ampyra for 4 months... similarly as others i saw an an improvement right away, as did my bf,,,,needless to say we were so excited....then 2/3 weeks later i started feeling nausea during day & evening... dizziness as well... my balance was already affected my ms...now became worse....I was weaker than usual......take gabapentin (antispasciity) and helps me sleep....now i insomnia ...I hate ampyra i was so excited to start this...i have had negative effects of all 3. copaxen ribif avonex......now this...the only one that i liked was steroids (solumedrol) when i had a relapse...: ) i have a weak left leg gait and balance problems...

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I took my first dose of ampyra today and after 7 hours I had a terrible reaction. I have bad neuropathic pain in my legs, and about 7 hours after the dose, I felt like the neuropathy had been kicked up about 100 times. I literally felt like my legs were on fire. I jumped in the pool and immediately called the neuro's office to report the problem. I was told to stop it immediately, which I am very disappointed about. I had an allergic reaction to Tysabri, couldn't take Rebif, have problems with high dose steroids, and now this. I am pretty much to the secondary progressive stage, although I had a massive attack 15 months ago, and am now on Copaxone and Avonex duo therapy since 2/09. I was really hoping Ampyra would help with the walking, (now on a walker) but because of all my al...

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MS

AVONEX INDIGENT MEDICINE PAPERS

Tratments for MS ## More information please ## Avonex contains the active ingredient Interferon Beta 1a, it is primarily used to treat MS. The available information can be found here: Does anyone else have experience using this?

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Avonex Kit by Biogen Idec Ma Inc. ## Package Codes: 59627-001-03 ## Active Ingredients: Interferon Beta-1a

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Avonex 30 ug/1 Intramuscular Injection, Solution by Biogen Idec Ma Inc. ## Package Codes: 59627-002-05, 59627-002-06, 59627-002-07 ## Active Ingredients: Interferon Beta-1a

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Avonex 30 ug/.5ml Intramuscular Injection, Solution by Biogen Idec Ma Inc. ## Package Codes: 59627-003-01, 59627-003-04 ## Active Ingredients: Interferon Beta-1a

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Avonex Intramuscular Kit by Biogen Idec Inc. ## Package Codes: 59627-111-03 ## Active Ingredients: Interferon Beta-1a

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Avonex Intramuscular Kit by Biogen Idec Inc. ## Package Codes: 59627-222-05 ## Active Ingredients: Interferon Beta-1a

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Avonex Intramuscular Kit by Biogen Idec Inc. ## Package Codes: 59627-333-04 ## Active Ingredients: Interferon Beta-1a