rebif and depression

When he heard about this he was adamant that the Interferons were off my possible list of meds. He would not re-prescribe Avonex and said that Rebif and Betaseron would likely (not definitely) be worse. As a physician, myself, this makes sense. When a person has a problem that is associated with a class of medications, they can be possibly have that problem with all members of that class.

hi all, i just thought it may be helpful for some if i shared my experience with rebif regarding depression as a side effect in someone vulnerable to depression. i have seen a previous post about rebif which goes in that direction although in this case (sunny..-your post) it may not be due to the rebif of course.

i started rebif about a month and a half ago.since then depression has been rampant!!!night sweats have been rampant!!!im also on wellbutrin for depression.im told that it takes roughly three months for rebif side affects to subside>can anyone share there experience with rebif.ive been dx with relapsing ms recently,august fifth to be exact and my life is upside down!!!!!!im talking on the virge of mental breakdown.any input is welcome...

Hi there, Sorry for your diagnosis. The side affects mentioned in the literature can and do happen. I'm a Rebif user for 3 years now and do very well. My site reactions are just a warm (to touch) pink about the size of a silver dollar. I inject straight up without the autoinjector but I many people use the auto and it works very well for them. Like all meds it's important to weigh out the benefits and risks.

Hi Molly! I was diagnosed with RRMS last yr in May. I started taking ribif at that time. I have no complaints! I have been doing so well and have had no new lesions. The leasions that I did have that were active are no longer active. I feel good on a daily basis. So much better than I ever thought I would. I'm so glad I chose this dmd with the help of my Neuro! So glad! Good luck with evertyhing!

Hey Jules, My experience is only with Rebif. I had the common flu-like symptoms, but after a couple of months that improved. I developed an allergic reaction to "something." Could be the Rebif, or could of been the xanax and temazapam (one for anxiety, and one to sleep at night). For over 4 months now, I am not on any of those and am only on Baclofen for spasms. I am going to challenge the Rebif, as I believe in what the studies say about it prolonging disability.

Hi there, I was taking rebif for over 7 years and did really well for about 6. Initially I have some flu like symptoms but nothing major. I had no changes in my MRIs for 7 years. About a year ago I started having more problems with balance, stiffness and weakness in my legs. My doc suggested I move to Tysabri and I've never felt worse. I've had 9 infusions and wish I would have never changed. I would also add that rebif has awesome patient education programs, events, and phone support.

I suffer from depression and was on Rebif and it increased my depression as well as suicidal thoughts. After the increase in my lexapro (anti-depressant) did not help my Neutrologist took me off Rebiff and wants me to switch to Copaxone. He said Copaxone has a very low rate of increasing depression. The injections for me weren't bad and I adjusted and tolerated doing it myself with ease. I urge you to give the medication a fair shake.

They were high, so at that point my neuro instructed me to go off all meds and supplements, and no alcohol, stayed on Rebif and they remained high when test was repeated. Went off Rebif, stayed off other meds and alcohol, they returned to normal, and remained so after I started other meds again and consumed alcohol again. This is how we could be certain it was Rebif causing the prolem.

m starting with 4) and will probably stay on 22 as my max dosage because I have a history of depression and past problems with stuff like anaemia etc. They said they might increase it up to 44 if I am doing well on the initial injections. I'm still not 100% about starting a dmd but I don't have anything else as back up apart from hope so I'm going for it! I will let you know tomorrow how it goes and please will you do the same?

hi Mary-- I was very lucky -- at my first neuro visit, we discussed CRABs, and he sent me hope with tons of info on all of them, as well as books about MS. He recommended Rebif for me, but he also has patients on Copaxone. I've been on Rebif 22mcg for 18 months -- no flu-y symptoms, no side effects (except a mild occasional morning-after headache). No relapses.

Yes, I'm covered by AB Blue Cross Non-group. All the way. No questions asked. I just started Rebif, (like, literally two hours ago) and I'm a little worried about the potential for depression as well, considering I too have been there. I spoke to my nurse about it when she came over today, and she actually said she hasn't heard of Rebif causing depression (she could just be a little "out of touch", though.

I have been on it only a short time, and have already begun losing mine. I would appreciate any input from the experts. Thank you.

Hi beeama! I don't know what the instances of anemia and interferons are, but if you've not taken any supplements, and then go off the rebif for a week or two, then re-run the labs and they check out good you very well could be affected. It is the docs responsibility to order the labs, but have found too I have to remember to ask for the script for labs. Since it was 6 months ago - they should be run again for good measure.

A few months later my Dr told me about Rebif which was new to the market at that time. Rebif is a 3 times a week shot and the shot goes into the fatty tisue just under the skin. The flu symptoms were worse at first but left almost completely after a few months. Last year I tried to return to work. I missed quite a few shots and the flu symptoms came back including this time extreme eye pain.

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.

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