Rebif or betaseron

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Avatar n tn s and reading other forums, I have narrowed it down to Rebif or Betaseron due to the strength of the meds. My Neuro is leaning towards Rebif for me. I just need a thorough explanation as to why. My last two meetings with him where with me laying on the floor because I couldn't sit down due to lumbar puncture headaches! I will keep you all posted. Thanks again and God Bless you all!
Avatar f tn Have you called the ask a nurse hotline from Rebif? Their website says they have one, and suggests you call them if you experience any reactions or have questions. My hubby has called the Betaseron hotline, and they are great help! Rebif website also says you can apply a warm cloth or compress after injection. And that you can apply a topical OTC like hydrocortisone cream, Aloe Vera, Oatmeal products. Lastly I always think it's best to check with your own Dr, just to be safe.
1707517 tn?1313247961 Hello! I've just been diagnosed with MS and am wondering which drug is better. I've read the material for Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex, and Betaseron. I've narrowed it down to two -- Rebif or Copaxone based mainly on side effects. Which drug is the best?
Avatar f tn My Neuro wants me to switch from Rebif to Betaseron. I have been taking Rebif since March 09 and have had to do one round of Solu Medrol in May and will find out tomorrow if I have to do another. I also have pretty bad injection site reactions which is why the Neuro wants the switch. I guess Rebif has acid in the injection and it makes the site reactions worse? My question is, I am under the impression that Betaseron is not pre mixed and also that there is not an auto injector?
Avatar m tn I have MS and have been taking Rebif foe 7 years. It has worked very well. I just learned that my current drug insurance plan from Humana will not cover Rebif in 2015. What plans cover at least some of the Rebif cost? My copay with Humana was about $300 per month. Would like not to exceed this amount.
198419 tn?1360242356 have been on in order, avonex, rebif, avonex again, betaseron, copaxone and tysabri. Currently not on any, but will be on gileyna in january. Tysabri worked the best for me, but because of the very high risk for me to get PML, I decided not to chance it any more.
198419 tn?1360242356 He said that he believes in a higher dose - high frequency shot....either rebif or betaseron. His preference is betaseron....ultimately more meds being injected than Rebif, and much lower instances of injection site problems. The negative is slightly higher chance of antibodies being built up. The efficacy is about the same. So the MS specialist said Betaseron and we now have a box of the stuff sitting on our kitchen table. How did you end up with Rebif?
1437229 tn?1296070020 I'm on Rebif, which is very similar to Betaseron. I hate to tell you, but after a couple of months on Rebif I lost over half my hair -- even bought a wig. After a year or so, the hair loss slowed, but even now, 3 years later, it's not nearly the same as pre-Rebif (of course, I'm 62 yrs old & would likely be experiencing thinning hair anyway). But I never actually wore the wig.
Avatar f tn If your disease is active and progressive, go for the stronger medication - Avonex, Tysabri, or Rebif. If you have a slower disease course, Betaseron or Copaxone is a better option. The neuro should be ordering an MRI in a year to check for progression and see whether the drug is working. That way, you can make an informed decision on what's best for your body. I opted for Copaxone, thinking that in a year we would do another MRI to check for progression.
Avatar f tn I have been on betaseron starting in 2000 and then they switched me to rebif 5 years ago as I got a necrosis from betaseron. I would think I would have had this happen sooner than this as have been on interferons for 11 years now.
572735 tn?1217201019 If you are allergic to interferon (Rebif and Avonex), then you will be allergic to the Betaseron. You were allergic to Copax too? What type of allergic reaction did you have, and how long did it take to happen? If I end up allergic to Rebif, my Neuro told me my only options are Copax or Tysabri. Were the reactions different from med to med? Please describe if you can.
280482 tn?1262960714 I was on birth control, so I was definitely taken by surprise. I have no information on what Rebif can do to a fetus and/or whats recommended, please give me some insight if you have any info. I go to my neuro in 3 wks and I can't wait that long for information. Thanks.
Avatar m tn ve kicked around the CRABs here, a lot. Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex, and Betaseron are the primary four. Your doctor didn't offer Tysabri as your fifth, did he? I like the Decision Maker tool in the uk that walks you through the drugs and helps you figure what is important for you. You can access this at http://www.msdecisions.org.uk welcome to the world of drugs aand bills. I'm glad to hear you are getting treatment for your CIS. Congrats on that one.
1967803 tn?1325679473 I was only on Betaseron for 4 months, and I had tried Rebif for 4 months as well. Both gave me darker, half-dollar sized blotches around my injection site, and the use of the auto-injector helped a little bit. The spots faded after a couple of weeks. In a way, it helped me remember which site I was supposed to inject next (I know, bad gallows humor)! Try Shell's advise.
Avatar n tn what MS shots copaxone, rebif, betaseron & avonex has the smallest percentage of blood fractions
382218 tn?1341181487 Rebif - so far, so good. Blood, LFTs and Thyroid are good.
Avatar f tn I've never been on betaseron, but had my experience with copaxone and rebif. They both left raised red areas and some bruising. I think that the injection site reactions are ok as long as your feeling fine otherwise. If you are really concerned just give a call for peace of mind. Good luck with your treatments and I hope everything stabilizes for you.