Plegridy
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Peginterferon 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...
Has anyone been on Plegridy yet? Would really like to hear how people are doing on it and what kinds of side effects are going on? ## Hello, Courtney! How are you? Has your doctor recommend this for you? Plegridy is listed by the FDA as being Peginterferon Beta-1a, it's used to treat relapsing MS. It was approved in August of this year, 2014. According to the Plegridy website, evaluation studied showed the most common side effects as being administration site reactions, congestive heart failure, decreased white blood cells and seizures. Has anyone taken this, yet?
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Plegridy 125 ug/.5ml Subcutaneous Injection, Solution by Biogen Idec Inc. ## Package Codes: 64406-011-01 ## Active Ingredients: Peginterferon Beta-1a
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Plegridy Kit by Biogen Idec Inc. ## Package Codes: 64406-012-01 ## Active Ingredients: Peginterferon Beta-1a
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Plegridy 125 ug/.5ml Subcutaneous Injection, Solution by Biogen Idec Inc. ## Package Codes: 64406-015-01 ## Active Ingredients: Peginterferon Beta-1a
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Plegridy Kit by Biogen Idec Inc. ## Package Codes: 64406-016-01 ## Active Ingredients: Peginterferon Beta-1a
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Plegridy 125 ug/.5ml Intramuscular Injection, Solution by Biogen Inc. ## Package Codes: 64406-017-01 ## Active Ingredients: Peginterferon Beta-1a