rebif side effects patients

t know much about Rebif but I have been on Copaxone for over a year. The side effects are redness, itching, stinging, swelling at the injection site. There isn't any problems with the liver that I know of. There are some reactions for some that include tightness of the chest, flushing. I chose Copaxone over the other DMD's due to the lack of side effects such as flu symptoms, liver function.. Good Luck in your decision!

Hi Frog, i love the stuff. I have taken Avonex, Rebif, Copaxone(sp), and back on Rebif. The side effects are minimal and something tylenol can take care of. The three days a week bit is nice and I think you will like it. As much as something like that can be liked. You may have some extra perspiration at night but turn up the fan a tad. Hope it works for you well...

although hair loss is not super-common, it does appear in the fine print for Rebif as a reported side effect -- so probably same for Beta. My Rebif nurse said several of his patients had similar experiences.

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 Marizzy, and welcome to the forum. I can say that since this is your first post! I'm glad you have decided to join in the conversation. I am also a heart patient - I had a heart attack last year at the age of 53. I am fine but do remain aware of all things cardio. Have you called the Rebif hotline and talked to them about side effects? I am on copaxone and very know little about the other DMD's and their side effects, but I will look and see if I can find some answers.

I took Avonex for three years and unfortunately I was one of those that always had side effects, so I gave up. With Rebif you are taking an even higher dose of Interferon Beta 1-A than Avonex users. I have heard that Rebif users start to notice a reduction in side effects after more time on the drug. There is that chance that could happen for you. I would talk things over with your doctor.

Hey, mama. This is Melinda & I've been taking Rebif for 3 -4 months now. At first, I had the common flu-like symptoms of chills, aches and so forth. After a couple weeks of treatments, and taking ibuprofen before each shot, those symptoms passed. I also have unusually sensitive skin so had minor problems near injection sites. I've been treated for depression & anxiety for years.

in addition to a few flu side effects, my lip has started twitching and was wondering if this too could be a side effect?

I was DX with MS in late 2003. I had lost the ability to walk and my sight in my left eye by the time MS was even considered. My DR wanted me to go on an ABC drug and Avonex was the only once a week drug so that's what I chose. (very scared of needles) It is a inter muscular shot lots of site injection pain, lumps, bruising and next day flu like symptoms. After a year I had another exasubation that landed me in the hospital.

I have read about Rebif and and its side effects and starting to get really nervous. Any comments, pro or cons?

I will call my doctor MONDAY about the solumedrol! Did you take the iv at your home or hospital??? I'm so ready to have my feelings back!!

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.

Hi, Shell. Thanks. I wondered the same thing, if I might be getting a virus or the flu. I felt pretty bad all day yesterday, and it wasn't a good day to feel bad. (If there every is one) but it was my BFF's birthday, and we met for lunch and shopping. I have a horrendous headache this morning, starting from the base of my neck.

Would decreasing to 22mcg be an option? A fellow Rebif user on another MS site who never had any side effects sudenly had terrible reactions post injection. He reported no further side effects after dropping the dose in half. This is just a temporary solution till he gets in to see his Neuro in a couple of weeks. I manage my side effects OK with extra strength Tylenol, which you've already stated don't cut it for you.

Hi Jason, Avonex was not an option for me from my neuro so I went with copaxone, a daily injection of a totally different type drug with no side effects. I passed on the Rebif because it has the same side effects as avonex, but is injected three times a week. If avonex, with its once a week injection had been an option I would have seriously considered it instead of the copax.

In trials to date, Aubagio was generally safe and well tolerated. The most common side effects experienced by participants in clinical trials include diarrhea, abnormal liver tests, nausea, flu, and hair thinning. The prescribing information includes a boxed warning related to the potential for liver damage in persons taking Aubagio. There is also a warning that Aubagio is not indicated for women who are pregnant or women with childbearing potential who are not using reliable contraception.

My side effects on Rebif are tolerable, I just like the idea of only injecting once a week, since my work schedule is somewhat variable. My recent lab results did show slightly elevated AST and ALT readings, so I will probably be getting in touch with my ms nurse to see what she thinks about that.

I did have the advantage of talking with my sister who was on Rebif at the time. I knew about the side effects of medication. I also knew someone with MS that took Avonex. I didn't know anything about about Copaxone, though. I read everything on this board and even other boards about people's experiences that I could get my hands on. What finally changed my mind was actually reading the medical literature given to me by my doctor.

I'm sorry you feel so poorly. I haven't started any disease modfying drug yet, that will come in mid August. I've heard this about Avonex. The National MS Society website has some great info: www.nationalmssociety.org Here is what is a small portion of what is said about Avonex side effects: "Flu-like symptoms are a fairly common side effect during the initial weeks of Avonex treatment. It is recommended that you take your Avonex injection before bedtime.

I take 200 mg twice a day which is the largest dose you can be prescribed. Come to find out the side effects of that drug are among several others... Eye pain and back pain. So now after being off of Rebif for about 6 months I am going to talk to my Dr about resuming this drug. All drugs seem to have side effects but I don't want to go back to where I was.

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