Tysabri vs avonex

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2047903 tn?1330187549 m still OK Tysabri wise speaking. My neuro likes to reevaluate Tysabri use at 24 months. I had infusion # 18 last week. He thinks I would be an excellent candidate for Tecfidera. He said that if DMD'd were ranked from 1-100, in terms of 'power' Tysabri would be 100 and Tecfidera would be 75/80. As my MS seems to be pretty well under control. I may have needed Tysabri to get it under control. but Tecfidera should be able to keep it under control.
Avatar f tn Hi - Welcome to the group. Tysabri is positioned as a 'next step'. If first line meds, like Avonex, are no longer working, Tysabri brings a new dimentsion to the fight. It sounds like your doc believes that the new lesion indicaes Avonex is no longer working. As with most things, it's better to try and stay ahead of MS than it is to try and chase it. Tysabri is a good choice for that. My first DMD was Tysabri. I was on it for 20 months and had no ill effects.
252144 tn?1227422620 My neuro, who does a wartload of research on AVonex and Tysabri, told me that Avonex "hits its full effect around 6 months," and when I was having symptoms at that time (actaully for me it was 7 to 8 months) did not feel that Avonex had been given a full chance. I think 6 months is jumping the gun a little, just based on the words of one of the major researchers, but I can't tell you that I really know.
Avatar f tn Hard to answer your question without more information. Why do you have only those four choices? Avonex (which I’ve used for 11 years) and others are notably absent from your list. Avonex, Rebif, and Betaseron have been around longest and have the strongest safety profiles. If your MS is more aggressive, then you may be more inclined to consider Gilenya, Tecfidera, Aubagio, or Tysabri. All of the DMDs are discussed from a neutral perspective at the link below: http://www.nationalmssociety.
2047903 tn?1330187549 I'm signed up to start Tysabri in the next couple weeks. My doctor really recommended it as he thinks it would be a good option for me. It's just kind of difficult for me to wrap my mind around because it seems like it's used more as a last resort rather than a first line of defense. This will be my first DMD, and I'm a little nervous. Is anyone else using this as a first DMD? What kind of side effects can I expect?
Avatar n tn Has anyone every gone off the Avonex--& if so how did it go? Wanting so badly to quit the shots! Been doing them since '98 & it's getting hard to get the needle through the skin on my legs. I went from '78 to '98 with no episodes & was diagnosed then. That was with no meds of any kind for that 20 years!!
Avatar n tn Hi I have a question- I have been on Copaxone for over 10 years and I am suffering with indented sites which can no longer let my shots be injected. My question is which of the ms treatments should I go to next? My MS dr. gave me papers on Avonex but the side effects is what I'm worried about. My Copazone has worked so well I'm afraid to change but just running out of places to give the shot. Thanks for any reply's..
Avatar f tn Hi Miche Sorry your having problems. Tysabri is a step above Copaxone,Avonex, & Tecfidera in terms of strength. All of them are more designed to stop the forward progress of MS rather than repair damage already done. What does you neuro have to say?
497015 tn?1209737845 Hi and welcome to this amazing forum, where you will find so many answers and opinions to your questions. Last year I went to see my 'ex neuro' who wanted to put me on Tysabri, I, after many arguments with him declined this treatment, due to the s/e and have opted for Copaxone again with another Neuro. Like Lulu said, I also think that Tys. is a last resort - so why do you want to come off Betasaron?
252144 tn?1227422620 She prefers Tysabri so far and said it is heaps better than Avonex. I saw my neuro recently and asked about Tysabri and what he thought. He doesnt seem to like it, he said it has had some very negative side effects and is too in its early stages. I have been on Rebif for 6 years and think that works great. Its a small needle you can do yourself with an autoject 3 times a week and has proven to slow the progression of my ms and make any relapses i do have very minor ones.
1950519 tn?1324518193 Over the last 12 years he has been on Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone drugs. Now he is completing the 2 year mark of using Tysabri. Dr Appointment in 2 weeks assume he will stop infusions. I wonder what is next???? How are others doing after all these treatment and now what do they take???
Avatar m tn Hello James, I am guessing you mean drugs to slow the progression such as Rebif, Copaxone, Avonex and Betaseron . All but Tysabri are reasonably safe which is more affecective in slowing progression in some MS patients. The deal with MS drugs is the better they work at slowing progression the more dangerous they are because at the same time they suppress the immune system. Yes and the cost of all are very high.
Avatar f tn t even remember the name of. Anyways, I started taking Avonex. This coming up week will be my 5th injection. I have suffered through the fever, the body aches, let me make that severe muscle pains, abdominal pains, and the list goes on. The one side effect that is really worrying me is the depression. I have never been so depressed in my life. In fact I have never been what I would call depressed. I've have some really hard times but I've always been able to push through.
1637739 tn?1371688706 The Meds that are 1st choice in Treatment, I beleive, are Copaxone, Avonex, Rebif and Betaseron. There are less risks with those than Tysabri and Gilenya. I had my 1st Tysabri infusion yesterday, and it was not an easy decision for me. I was MUCH more comfortable with Copaxone. I tested negative for the JC virus, but I am still worried. I too have young children, and I do worry about the side effects of Tysabri.
3057400 tn?1340439349 LOWER LIMBS ALMOST STOPPED WORKING, STIFFNESS IN BODY AND URINE N STOOL CONTROL FINISHED. I M TAKING AVONEX ONCE A WEEK. THIS SITUATION IS SINCE 10 JUN 2012. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED TYSABR. S IT OK? PLEASE HELP ME REGAIN SOME OF MY STRENGTH.
233622 tn?1279334905 Ok so I have clinical progression even with Avonex and Betasron but my MRI has very little change. I am I just a tough case or typical?
Avatar f tn I had forgotten that Plegridy even exists, so I looked it up for more info. Turns out it is made by Biogen Idec, who also make and market Avonex and Tysabri. It is a kind of interferon, and is administered via injection every two weeks. The doses are stepped up, with full levels reached after several weeks.
572735 tn?1217201019 t do because of my kidneys. Then he suggested tysabri. My choice is not to attempt tysabri because of the chance of brain infection with my body making interferon and on the advice of someone dx'd with MS and living with MS for the past 30 years. So, now we are possibly looking at sandimmune or cellcept. Both anti-rejection drugs. Allergic? perhaps slightly to copaxone, sensitive to the side effects of others. What if you're allergic to beta?
Avatar f tn They found out the reason people contracted PML was because they were taking Avonex/and the other MS medications with Tysabri. I think the Tysabri has given me a second chance at helping slow my disease progress, but with out it I would be on no MS medications to slow the disease. I did alot of research before I decided to start the medication and the one resource that helped me make my decision was reading the Tysabri diaries on line. www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm?
Avatar f tn Thank you everyone who posted answers! I really appreciate all suggestions. I was switched from Avonex to Tysabri, I was tempted by having a once a month treatment vs an injection. Oh my hospital was enrolled in a Tysabri study!!! I am headed to the Cleveland clinic for an evaluation. I will check on rituxan. Thank you!!!
Avatar n tn I have MS, and recently switched from Copaxone shots (on for 5 1/2 yrs) to Tysabri infusions (I've had three) due to slow decline. I have a flu shot every fall and was wondering if I should have one this year since I'm on a new med.
Avatar f tn I get a real boost od energy shortly after my infusion which lasts almost three weeks. The energy is both physical and mental. My neuro, who is a Tysabri and Avonex researcher says that about 50% of his Tysabri patients report something similar. I have had NO bad side effects. The main factor affecting the sole worrisome problem is whether or not you are positive for the JC virus. As long as you are negative there is only an infinitesimal chance of it.
5681139 tn?1372268736 t give you the most bang for your buck - my copay for Avonex for 3 months was something like $60. My Tysabri cost, after Medicare and United Health Care AND getting Tysabri assistance for the drug (I could get it for $10) ended up being over $600 PER INFUSION. I asked and asked and asked what the charge would be before I started - and they said after insurance probably $50-60. They would NOT give me a number. They didn't bill me for the first infusion until I had gotten 3.
4461995 tn?1357955108 Hi and thanks in advance. I got financial assistance from Tysabri, but after having 3 infusions, finally got an invoice for the first infusion. My responsibility is over $350. No way can I afford that every month. Avonex cost me around $25 a month. I was on that for 14 years. Not so sure about this whole thing yet. Does anyone have any ideas about the best way to get financial assistance: from the hospital where I get my infusions or directly from Tysabri?
Avatar m tn Tysabri is a more potent drug that the initial ones many people are offered -such Rebif, Avonex, or Copaxone - and it sounds like your neurologist wants to treat your MS agressively. that is a good thing. I would have a talk with the doctor and ask all your questions, including what type of MS does he think you have. It would be highly unusual for someone with PPMS to be offered a disease modifying therapy because they haven't been proven to be effective for that form of MS.
Avatar n tn Hi I was diagnosed with MS in May of 2001. My neurologolist wants to me to try Tysabri. I have already tried the shots for ms and they don't work to well with me. But I already have most of the side of effects that go with tysabri. Please help me.