Rebif vs betaferon

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Avatar f tn ve been on Betaferon (I think it is called Betaseron in the US) for a little over a month now. I have all of the classic flu like symptoms that I anticipated, as well as some really nasty looking red spots at the injection sites. Sometimes they bruise and form knots under the skin. Anyway, my Neuro said that is all normal and should subside within the next 2 months. However, I was speaking with my sister in law who is an RN.
1316750 tn?1274207119 m suppose to start taking/injecting Betaferon in the next week or two. Anyone who maybe using this drug and could provide me with me views on how it's working and any reactions to the drug, it would be appreciated. I've been reading up on it and the Liver problems and weakening of the immune system is raising some eyebrows with me.
1196859 tn?1266134938 I have been on both Rebif and Copaxone. I was on Rebif for about 5 years, and I have been on Copaxone for two. I didn't have any problems with the Rebif except for the high liver functions. That is why I am on Copaxone. I think there is no difference in the injection pain. They both were very minimal. My worst pain was in my arms for some reason. The daily injections aren't bad, especially since you don't get sick.
Avatar f tn Tecfidera has more side effects than Rebif but not everyone gets the side effects. Also Tecfidera has not been around as long so they do not know what long term side effects there are. I would go with the one you will best follow through with if that is a pill then Tecfidera.
Avatar f tn I started on betaseron (betaferon here in UK) 2 weeks ago, so have so far injected 7 times. On nearly all the injection sites I have a slightly raised red area, approx 1 1/2 - 2 centimetres in diameter, not at all itchy or bothersome in any way. Where I did the first 2 injections I now only have very small marks, more like tiny bruises. I suppose I am looking for someone to tell me it is ok to ignore this. I don't want to go to the doc or MS nurse and risk the drug being stopped.
Avatar m tn avonex, rebif, betaseron, copaxone) Wich is the better chice? (I read some arcticles, and posts and I find now the better choice the natalizumab (if you hav JC-), or fingolimod, but this drugs have only the second line, if the drugs of the first line not enough effective.) So what would you recommend us?? Have nice day! Take care!
439253 tn?1240835565 Hello. I was on Copaxone for 2 years. While on it I experienced several flair ups, so it's time to try something else. We decided on Rebif. Can any Rebif users out there give me any input on your experiences or helpful hints. I'm pretty nervous about the side effects but I am going in with a positive attitude. Thanks for the help.
1637739 tn?1371688706 Sorry for your diagnosis, Jen :( If it's any help, I've done Rebif, and am currently on Betaseron during my holiday from Tysabri. Both the Rebif and the Betaseron are quite manageable for me. I do the same thing as Mills (Ibuprofen before taking my shot), and if I'm still feeling a little creepy when I wake up in the morning, I take a little more Ibuprofen, and I'm good to go. My liver function tests have all been normal. Live as well as you can! Stay strong and fit.
Avatar f tn My neurologist recommended Copaxone or Rebif. I have choosen Rebif mainly because apparently I have an active lesion in my neck and he said that Rebif has been shown to be quicker in "healing" the lesion. I have read about Rebif and and its side effects and starting to get really nervous. Any comments, pro or cons?
1369165 tn?1282173954 If you’re leaning toward Copaxone, stick with it (although of course my curious mind wonders why you are leaning that direction vs. Rebif, or why you are supposedly limited to just those two choices) and don’t stress out about your decision. It is one of many outstanding tools at our disposal to attack this disease, and you’re doing well just to commit to using one of those tools.
308205 tn?1213962077 I have secoundry prog ms and have not relapsed for 2 years just got worse since going on rebif then had breaak then gone on betaferon 1b . Sorry to moan i know we are all in same boat think i must be feeling sorry for my self .
Avatar f tn 0001)[8], with patients nearly twice as likely to remain relapse-free for more than two years compared to those receiving placebo (31% vs. 16%, p=0.007)[8]. In addition, treatment with interferon beta-1b may slow disease progression[9]. After two years, almost three-quarters of patients who experienced a single episode of neurological disease lasting 24 hours or more did not progress to clinically definite MS[10].
Avatar m tn Yep, copaxone does seem the safest. It was my drug of choice but I was unlucky as I reacted badly to the glatimer acetate (think that's the correct spelling1) I think that's quite rare though. Just to point out though, the drugs don't ALWAYS damage your body. well, at least I hope they don't anyway as I'm about to start on rebif!
Avatar f tn Hi there, I started Betaferon at the end of August and have had heaps of side effects, the most annoying of which is the change to my menstrual cycle.I am bleeding every 2 weeks currently, and have now been put on other meds to try and kick my cycle back into normality.Having consulted a gynaecologist as I was so worried, he is convinced the Betaferon is to blame.I am now waiting to speak to my neurologist because I need to stop the drug.
1140169 tn?1370185076 I've been using a Rebismart unit to inject Rebif for over 2 years now. I get a months supply at a time, which comes in a small box containing 4 multidose vials, each vial has 3 - 44mcg doses, (one weeks worth). Last month my druggist aked me if I'd be willing to take a months supply of pre filled syringes. They had ordered them by mistake for another client who used to use syringes, but now uses a Rebismart injecter, and refused the syringes.
849876 tn?1238925227 I was given the choice too - my options from the neuro were Rebif or Copaxone and I picked the copax.