Interferon beta-1a User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Avonex, Rebif, Avonex Pen, Rebif Rebidose, Avonex Prefilled Syringe

Interferon beta-1a has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 98 reviews on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Interferon beta-1a

cam...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 28, 2022

Rebif (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I started Rebif after glatiramire and progressed from 17 lesions to 30. I also experienced seizures, convulsions, and memory loss almost immediately. Unfortunately this medication did not help ME so I was marked allergic and went through cladribine after.... again spread with18 new lesions.I am on ocrevus now and hoping for a good result... best of luck fellow MS'er and stay strong to everyone that is doing well with REBIF."

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 2 years
February 6, 2016

Avonex Prefilled Syringe (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "Been on Avonex for 1 year now. Had one minor relapse in this period. Still come down with flu like symptoms for 1 to 2 days every week. Difficult to cope with work and house hold responsibilities on those 2 days. Also bad for social life. My MS symptoms gradually get worse but I manage. Don't know for sure whether the interferon has a positive effect on slowing the progression of my MS but I think/hope it does."

7 / 10

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Gla...
Taken for 10 years or more
August 7, 2023

Rebif (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I started to use the treatment since 2010 and Rebif helped me a lot. Thanks to my neurologist, he diagnosed and put me under the treatment of Rebif dose. This medication controls flares up and allows me to have a normal life."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 10 years or more
November 23, 2024

Avonex Pen (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I was diagnosed in 1999. I was in my 40's. I was put on Avonex. My doctor always said I was the poster child for MS. No one had any idea I had MS. Then my insurance company refused to pay for Avonex. My doctor said I was okay to go off meds because I had had no lesions or flares. Wrong!! The fifth month I had a flare and still have issues today, 6 years later. Then he tried me on Tecfidera, it caused low white count, which they tell me is permanent. Then Plegridy, which I had terrible side effects at the injection site. The red area was as big as a soccer ball. Went back on Avonex, and I've been doing fantastic again!! Had two weeks this year where I actually felt 100 percent normal. I LOVE Avonex and Biogen. I found out this open enrollment. I can't find anyone that covers Avonex through Medicare."

10 / 10

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LB1...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
September 23, 2024

Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "Taking for 7 years with few issues except flu-like symptoms 24-48 hr after injection. This is worst 4-8 hr after treatment, then 24 hr and 48 hr after in waves. Simple painkiller largely reduces. Easy to use once the barrier of injecting yourself is overcome. Sharps bin disposal via delivery company and home delivery. No issue storing in fridge. MS hasn’t gotten worse since started."

8 / 10

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JBJ...
Taken for 10 years or more
May 24, 2024

Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I've been on Avonex for 26 years. I had a choice of Avonex or Copaxone back then. I chose wisely. I have had very mild or no relapses and very little progression. Injections were daunting at first, but a piece of cake now. I use the prefilled syringe after they took the powdered form away. I still take 2 Motrin before injection and inject before bed once a week. The price charged for 4 injections is like $8,800. Thank heavens for insurance."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
September 23, 2010

Rebif (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I have been on Rebif for a little over 8 years. I still get fever/chills sometimes during the nights I have a shot. This medication has been a lifesaver for me. I have had no relapses since I began."

8 / 10

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mzl...
May 5, 2008

Rebif (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "Rebif has worked better than Avonex for me. Still get some of the flu-like symptoms."

7 / 10

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sil...
January 27, 2011

Rebif (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I have been taking Rebif. I see an improvement in my work and in my attitude and everyday interactions with friends and family, making me feel a lot better."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
October 14, 2012

Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "The flu-like symptoms are horrible. I was told to take Tylenol nighttime before I took the shot. I did, and it seems to help with the effects of the shot."

5 / 10

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Ant...
August 19, 2016

Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "My body couldn't tolerate this medication."

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Sta...
Taken for 10 years or more
May 25, 2022

Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "Avonex has been working great for me. Been talking it for 12 years now."

10 / 10

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CMa...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
March 4, 2021

Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I started my MS therapy with Avonex about 25 years ago. I didn't have any side effects with it but my MS progressed so I was changed to a different therapy."

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Cdc...
Taken for 10 years or more
February 28, 2022

Avonex Pen (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "Worked well for 17 years but after the Covid-19 vaccines; it didn’t help against developing 13 new lesions within a 4 month period"

8 / 10

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Non...
Taken for 10 years or more
January 8, 2020

Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I have never had any side effects from this shot at all. Does that mean I don't really have MS?"

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msc...
January 25, 2015

Avonex Pen (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "Been on Avonex for more then 10 years. The flu like symptoms just never get better. In bed for 2 days sick with fever. However, I had no major flare ups in years!"

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She...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 4, 2018

Rebif (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I literally spend a whole winter season in the ER cause I got the bad flu symptoms. Sometimes I was there 3-4 a week cause all I did was throw up"

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Jon...
September 3, 2017

Avonex Pen (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I been taking Avonex for eighteen years. I called it the wonder drug. I've got my life back and I feel great."

10 / 10

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Suz...
Taken for 10 years or more
January 31, 2020

Avonex Pen (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I just went to take my injection when I went to push the plastic down to get the needle ready, it was stuck and the needle pushed through my index finger. It went through my finger."

5 / 10

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Gun...
December 23, 2015

Rebif Rebidose (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "Easy to use, no side effects experienced as opposed to interferon b medication. Good support program and co-pay assistance. Has lessened progression"

9 / 10

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Fed...
Taken for 10 years or more
May 30, 2018

Avonex Pen (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I can't stand the avonex pen It sticks and you don't get the full dose. The needle is small, does it routinely inject in the muscle? Prefilled syringe is better."

4 / 10

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Goo...
Taken for 10 years or more
April 1, 2017

Rebif Rebidose (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "Have been on it for 10 years and have had some activity but no major episodes. Downside: long term anemia and resulted in avasular necrosis and had to have my hip replaced"

8 / 10

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Hdj...
Taken for 10 years or more
October 27, 2023

Avonex Pen (interferon beta-1a) for Multiple Sclerosis "I have been using Avonex (in one form or another) since 1998. The pen is so convenient. I pray that I will always be able to have access to this medication."

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