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Earlier Phase 2 studies showed that treatment with alemtuzumab reduced the accumulation of disability and the frequency of relapses in people with early relapsing-remitting MS, compared to Rebif® (interferon-beta-1a-rebif/index.aspx, interferon beta-1a, EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer, Inc.). (New England Journal of Medicine 2008 359;17:30-45) Rebif is a registered trademark of EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer, Inc. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?

Hi, I was so happy to read the news but, I'm currently on Rebif, so I don't see a reason to switch, only thing is no injecting..... And rebif does not have the hair loss, and fatal liver damage warning ....

The Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee has recommended that the FDA approve alemtuzumab for the treatment of MS. As with any of our favorite concoctions there are serious risks, but the reduction in relapse rate seems to outweigh them. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/MultipleSclerosis/42899?

First is some good news for Avonex and Rebif users. It looks like Biogen-Idec is going to be seeking marketing approval for monthly dosing later this year. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/MultipleSclerosis/36993?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mobile&utm_campaign=medpage%2Biphone%20app Second is kind of a double edged sword. The FDA has approved over the counter sale of Oxytrol, a drug aimed at overactive bladder. They have approved it for sale to women bu not men.

I saw my neurologist and he said that becuase I had recently had an increase in dosage of rebif it could be making me feel unwell. My symptoms were painful spacticity and urinary difficult (which were all new to me) and I'd swear I was having a relpase. I felt sicker than ever before with MS.

Neurologist do not like to put you in [the PPMS category] because there are no FDA approved treatments for PPMS. Insurance companies do not have to pay for DMDs since they are not FDA approved." ~ "PPMS - how were you diagnosed?" http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Multiple-Sclerosis/PPMS---how-were-you-diagnosed/show/1235216 This is a good point, which I did not realize.

The Comparison of Alemtuzumab and Rebif® Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis (CARE-MSSM) I and II studies are designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of the investigational drug alemtuzumab as compared to the FDA-approved therapy Rebif (interferon beta-1a), in adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The studies will look for differences between these drugs on the progression of disability and in the number of relapses (flare-ups) and brain lesions caused by MS.

Just read that the FDA has approved Copaxone to be given at a higher dose 3 times a week as apposed to a lower does every day. This med is one that I was considering starting for treatment. Does anyone have any thoughts or informationabout the dosage or even the medication?

When I was dx'ed last fall my neuro gave me info on 3 studies: Rebif New Formulation vs placebo; efficacy of combining Avonex and Copaxone; and a natural history study, as an adjunct to the Avonex/Copaxone study. I declined all of them as I live about 450 kms from the research facility and being in a study involves monthly follow ups. Winter was around the corner, I was overwhelmed by my dx, and did not want to make a commitment to be doing all that travel.

Right now, the only FDA approved medications are either injectable or by transfusion, but the infusions aren't prescribed as first-line treatments. Some oral medications, such as Fingolimod and BG00012 are in clinical trials right now. That would be the only way of getting them right now. If you're interested in that, you could do a web search to see where the different oral meds are being trialled.

Hi everyone, I mentioned in a thread with Julie, that Copaxone has been approved by the FDA to use in people with Clinically Isolated Syndrome. She was very interested and I posted the links there. But in case you don't see that post, I thought it would be good to start a new discussion here. This news was released by TEVA, the mfg. of Copaxone, in early March. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/141213.

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.

At present all my organs and organ systems are operating within normal parameters. Are there any MS drugs that don't destroy either my heart, brain, kidneys, liver, thyroid, or any other organs that I need for life? My vision is relatively normal, I have no pain of any kind, but I cannot walk. I use a wheel chair for mobility.What I would like is to be allowed to try stem cell therapy but we know that won't be allowed by the FDA or BIG PHARMA. I would also like to be a CCSVI Guinea pig.

Yes, I am on rebif for 11 months and must take advil liquid gels To stave off headache fever that wakes me up!

So the ins company wont pay for Copaxone or Gilynia until my daughter first tries Rebif (i guess because its cheaper for them.) I have a concern with her being on an interferon due to the possible mental health side effects. She is already on Lexapro for anxiety and mild depression. I dont want anything adding to the issue. We have dr app tomorrow to discuss Rebif but I dont want her on it. Anyone have bad side effects with Rebif??? Any advise for me?? Thank you.

Hello. Does anyone take Rebif for MS? Is it helping? How long before any improvement? Does anyone think that it's just a false hope with nasty side effects? Thanks.

I have been on Rebif for four months now, and I am not going to do another shot, I can't handle the side effects. I've tried premedicating and nothing seems to work. How many of you are in the same situation? and what did you do?

I took my first shot of Rebif today. I gave myself the shot and i thought this is great no stinging, no redness, no lump like i had with Copaxone. Then WHAM!!!! I had abdominal pain about an hour after the shot it lasted for about 6hrs The only thing i could compare it to was a 6hr nonstop labor pain. We will see what happens Monday when i take the next shot. Does anyone else get this abdominal pain on Rebif.

Is there anyone using Rebif for MS? if so how are you getting on with this treament?

Is anyone currently taking Rebif? And does anyone know anything about it? I was just (finally) diagnosed with MS, though my Neuro wouln't say which kind it was... and is planning on putting me on Rebif. It's been 2 years since my symptoms started, and haven't had any kind of relapse or relief in any symptoms, they just keep coming.

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